The Outline Of History Being A Plain History Of Life And Mankind by H.G. Wells
1921. Revised and Corrected Edition. 652 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Pen drawn illustrations. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably tanned. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.