William The Detective by Richmal Crompton
1949. Fifteenth impression. 252 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably foxed. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Sunning to spine. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Board corners are bumped. Book has a slight forward lean.