The Life of Ian Fleming by John Pearson
1966. First Edition. 352 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Pages and plates are bright and clear with mild tanning to text block edges and free endpapers. Light cracking and colour bleeding from top text block edge to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has similar tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.