Nature in Downland by W. H. Hudson
1906. Fourth Impression. 307 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrated and photographic plates; some appear to be missing. Moderate foxing and tanning to pages and plates. More prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Light cracking to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.