The Challenge by Phyllis Bottome
1952. First Published. 407 pages. Dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Light tanning to pages with noticeable water staining and foxing to text block edges. Mild creasing to gutters and hinges. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild sunning, staining and scuffing overall. Spine has light staining and tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate water staining, tanning and scuffing overall.