Madelaine Ferat by Emile Zola
1957. First Edition Thus. 266 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth. Pages are moderately tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. Slight crinkling to paper at gutters, however binding remains firm. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping. Visible tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. White marks with water staining overall. Book is slightly bowed and forward leaning.