The Little People by John Christopher
1967. First Edition. 190 pages. Illustrated dustjacket over green cloth. Swastika to front of dust-jacket. Pages are lightly tanned with occasional speckles of foxing throughout. Slightly more pronounced to text block edges. Binding remains firm. Noticeable water staining to fore edges of free endpapers and pastedowns. Text is unaffected. Pencil inscription with sticker to front free endpaper. Faint thumb-marking throughout. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild sunning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Faint white marks to bottom edge of rear board. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has heavy edgewear with tears and creasing. Jacket has moderate tanning. Severe water staining to panels and spine. Wear marks overall.