A Breath of Air by Rumer Godden
1950. First Edition. 272 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Sunning to spine. Unclipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing.