The Water Beetle by Nancy Mitford
1962. First Edition Thus. 144 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over red covered boards with silver lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Silver lettering is bright and clear. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.