Elected Silence

1950. Fifth Impression. 381 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth covered boards with gilt lettering. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Minor pencil marking to front free end-paper. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering is darkened and rubbed away. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean.