Berkshire And Oxfordshire Historical Biographical And Pictorial John Grant (Ed.) Maps, Places And Travel

1912. No edition remarks. No dust jacket. Red cloth with a vellum spine. Top of contents page has been signed and inscribed by the Earl of Effingham, whose biography is part of this book. Black and white photographic plates within. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with creased corners and foxing. Hinges are heavily cracked. Binding is loose and boards slack. Netting exposed at front and rear. One detached tissue guard. Slightly mottled endpapers. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed. Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips. Pronounced bleach spotting and surface wear to boards and spine. Gilt is dulled and worn. Tanning to spine and edges. Boards are slightly bowed. Book has a mild forward lean.