The Painted Monster by Anne. Rowe
1946. Reprinted. 232 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Pages are moderately tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. Occasional dog-eared corners. Water staining to both hinges and pastedowns. Thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have visible edge wear with corner bumping. Moderate sunning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Book has a slight forward lean.