The Dynasty of Abu; a History and Natural History of the Elephants and Their Relatives, Past and Present by Ivan Terence Sanderson
1962. First Edition. 376 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over blue cloth with gilt lettering. Rough-cut pages. Black and white illustrated plates. Pages and plates are bright and clear with light foxing and tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild water staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has similar staining and tanning 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.