The Arrant Artist by H.V Jervis-Read
1939. First Edition. 160 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over burgundy cloth. Author's signature to half title page. Moderate tanning, with light foxing and marking to pages. Noticeable tanning to rough-cut text block edges. Some rub-marking and foxing to pastedowns and endpapers. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Binding remains firm. Unclipped jacket with heavy edge wear, large tears and chipping, causing loss around edges and spine. Moderate tanning and creasing, with rubbing and marking.