It Happens in Russia by Vladimir Petrov
1951. First GB edition. 470 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Binding remains firm.Pages remain bright with minimal tanning. Pen inscription to front free end paper. More pronounced tanning and foxing to free end papers and pastedowns. Boards have heavy edge-wear with substantial bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over.Moderate water staining to spine. Boards are slightly warped.