The Complete Gardener by W. E. Shewell-Cooper
1953. Revised Edition. 734 pages. No dust jacket. Pink cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages have mild tanning and foxing throughout, moderate at end-papers, paste-downs and text-block edges. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Plates are bright and clear. Cracking to gutters, no damage to end papers. Occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding shaky. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear.