The Curiosities of Ale & Beer by John Bickerdyke
1965. This Edition. 449 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Laminated pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrations throughout. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Minor foxing and heavy tanning to pages. More prominent to text block edges, much lighter to pastedowns and free endpapers. Light cracking to gutters and hinges; slight detachment to first few pages but binding is generally firm overall. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild scuffing overall. Spine has light sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.