Diamonds Are Dangerous by Captain J.H. Du Plessis
1960. Second Edition. 213 pages. Blue illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white photographic plates to mid-section. Binding remains firm. Crinkling to pages at gutters. Pen & pencil inscription to front endpaper. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning. Occasional foxing to page edges. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Crushing to spine ends. Tanning to spine and edges. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Boards are bowed. Clipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking. Tanning to spine and edges.