The Ten Pains of Death by Gavin Maxwell
1959. First Published. 272 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over beige cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Light thumb marking and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Some looseness to binding and mild creasing to gutters but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.