The Favourite by Francoise Mallet-Joris
1962. First Edition Thus. 232 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over red cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Binding is weak. Severe foxing to text block edge. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Spine is heavily tanned.