LLoyd, J A T - Good Better Best

A UK first edition, first impression.

WRAPPER : The deco wrapper on this copy ( artwork by Ralph Keene ) is bright and complete. It is unclipped. The front panel is bright and unfaded, showing a touch of rubbing and scuffing to the edges and corners. The spine is unfaded. It shows a touch of rubbing and nicking to the ends. The back panel is sound. It shows gentle wear to the bottom edge - including a nick out of the leading edge corner and a small closed tear ( 2cm ). The top edge is gently bruised. Looks sharp in protective plastic.

BOOK : The book is square and very tight. The boards are clean. The corners are sharp. The spine ends are gently bruised. The pages are clean. No foxing. The ffep is slightly toned. The closed page edges are slightly toned. There are no loose or dog-eared pages. The binding is solid and without cracked hinges. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. A nice copy in a protected wrapper.

Publisher: Robert Holden, 1926

Condition: Very Good +++. Wrapper: Very Good ++