Rock-Climbing In The English Lake District by Owen Glynne Jones
1897. No edition remarks. 284 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white photographic plates and outlines of routes within, all present as expected. 32 pages of publisher's adverts to rear. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with creased corners and foxing. Hinges are highly cracked with a loose binding; some gatherings looser than others. Bookseller's sticker to front pastedown. Pencil prices and heavy edge tears to front endpaper. Sporadic mild staining within. Boards have been heavily rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed. Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Mild bubbling to rear. Spine cloth feels slightly loose. Boards rather rubbed and marked overall. Book has a forward lean. Slight liquid marks to boards and spine.