The Work, Wealth And Happiness Of Mankind H. G. Wells
1932. First Edition. 850 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic plates. Light foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking to gutters; some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft fraying and crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.