Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
1927. 'New Edition'. 297 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Some additional bumping to front board edges.