Small Beer by Ludwig Bemelmans
1940. First Edition Thus. 186 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth with a spine label. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. End papers are more notably foxed. Heavier tanning to text block edges. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Moderate tanning to spine. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains.