The Serpent by Jane Gaskell
1963. First Printed. 445 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over black and red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge-wear with chips, tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine.