This set includes two classic books by Jack London. 'The Call of the Wild' was published by The Macmillan Company in 1963, with its seventh printing. 'The Assassination Bureau, Ltd.' was completed by Robert L. Fish and published by McGraw - Hill Book Company in 1963 as the first edition. The books are in acceptable condition. Both have dust jackets with some damage like rubbing, discoloration, tears, creasing, and staining. 'The Call of the Wild' has markings from a previous owner on the dust - jacket flap, while 'The Assassination Bureau, Ltd.' has a plastic cover over the dust jacket to minimize damage. Both covers show wear, with 'The Call of the Wild' having foxing and soiling, and 'The Assassination Bureau, Ltd.' showing water damage and staining. Text boxes have foxing and discoloration, and 'The Assassination Bureau, Ltd.' has more staining. There are marks from previous owners on the front free - endpapers, and 'The Assassination Bureau, Ltd.' has more stains and damage in the pastedowns and free - ends. However, both books have clean, bright, intact, and legible pages, though 'The Assassination Bureau, Ltd.' has some page rippling due to water damage. The bindings are tight and sturdy.
These two classic books are great for reading and collecting. To use them, simply open the book and start reading. When handling the books, be gentle as they are in used condition and the dust jackets and covers have some damage. Try to avoid getting the books wet to prevent further water - related damage. For maintenance, store them in a dry and cool place. You can use a soft cloth to gently wipe the covers if they get dirty. Also, keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent further discoloration. Enjoy these timeless works of literature!
