The Custom House by Francis King
1961. First Edition. 375 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over blue cloth. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding is shaky, however pages remain fully attached. Unequal tanning to endpaper corresponding with jacket flaps. Pen inscription to front endpaper. Moderate foxing to text block edge. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Spine is heavily tanned. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing.