W. H. Auden by W. H. Auden
1958. First Penguin Edition. 200 pages. Pictorial paper cover. Pages are moderately tanned with a few small nicks along text block edge. Minor dog-eared corners, with former owner's inscription to reverse of front cover. Gutters are mildly cracked with binding exposed. Binding remains firm. Cover has moderate shelf-wear to edges and surfaces, with slight curling to corners. Mild crushing to spine ends, with visible reading creases down spine. Book has a mild forward lean. Lightly tanned, with water drops on front cover. Small splits to spine ends.