The Four Beauties by H.E.Bates
1968. First Edition. 192 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Illustrated dust jacket over purple cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Pen and ink stamp inscription to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Minor wear marks to boards. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Visible wear marks to spine and panels.