The Shield Ring by Rosemary Sutcliff
1966. Reprint. 215 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrations throughout. Book has a slight musty odour. Pages are bright and clear; Light foxing and tanning to text block edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping, denting and edgewear with light scuffing overall. Spine has minor crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear.