The Tin Drum by Gunter Grass
1962. 591 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Pages are moderately tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. Slight crinkling to paper at gutters, however binding remains firm. Top text block edge dyed blue. Thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have visible edge wear with corner bumping. Moderate tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is darkened. Black marks to all surfaces. Unclipped jacket. Panels have heavy edge wear with chips, tears and creasing. Large area of loss to all surfaces. Black marks overall.