A Blunt Instrument by Georgette Heyer
1954. New Edition. 288 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Moderate tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Mild staining to gutters. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped dust jacket with moderate rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.