Catalogue of the Printed Books in the Library of Merton College by Unstated
1880. No Edition Remarks. 565 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Light thumb marking, foxing and moderate tanning to pages and text block edges; lighter to pastedowns and free endpapers. Hinges are lightly cracked but boards remain firmly attached. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Mild splitting to joints. Spine has heavier tanning with soft splitting and crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.