The Man Who Loved Children by Christina Stead
1966. 1st Edition Thus. 527 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over paper covered boards with gilt lettering to spine. Pages are slightly tanned with minor foxing throughout. Minor dog-eared corners. Pages are waved with slight water staining to edges, however text is not effected. Occasional humb-marking present. Notable tanning and minor foxing to pastedowns and endpapers. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light sunning to spine with mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Minor water staining to spine. Notable tanning to panels and flaps. Minor dark and brown marking to rear panel.