Some Prefer Nettles by Junichiro Tanizaki
1956. First Edition Thus. 202 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth. Translated from the Japanese by Edward G. Seidensticker. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Bookseller's sticker to front pastedown with pencil inscription. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Unclipped jacket has very light edgewear.