Reminiscences and Autobiography of a Musician in Retirement by Dr Frank Bates
1930. First Edition. 160 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic frontispiece; almost detached, but present. Black and white photographic plates throughout. Moderate tanning and light foxing to pages. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Mild staining to pastedowns. Light cracking to gutters but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with noticeable staining overall. Spine has slight staining and tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.