The Shadow of the Rope by E.W. Hornung
1926. No Edition Remarks. 341 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Boards have heavy damp and dust stains. Gilt lettering has become dull. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits.