Rod and Line by Arthur Ransome
1935. First Edition Thus. 286 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. End papers are more notably foxed. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has moderate damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Moderate tanning to spine. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.