Red Plush and Black Velvet: The story of Dame Nellie Melba and her times by Joseph Wechsberg
1962. Third Impression. 376 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over red cloth. Includes black & white plates. Book is ex-file copy with associated stamps. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding is weak. Some pages are dog-earred. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Spine has crushing to both ends. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing.