1948 Pocket Books mass market paperback, twentieth printing

This is a vintage used item, in acceptable used condition, with some signs of age/wear; covers bear light rubbing/scuffing, minor edgewear and some associated corner wear, wear along/about spine, fading/smudging to cover whites, minor points of blemish/distress. Interior pages show clean/smooth, creamy-white, with sharp black typeset; little wear/visible tanning. Spine remains straight, with visible distress and shelfwear (top/base), while binding remains intact/secure and square-to-hand, but dry, with threat of separation. There are no excessive nicks, chips, rips, tears, perforations, stains, residue or repairs.