The Lion A Novel by Joseph Kessel First American Edition 1959 HC DJ

This item is a captivating novel, 'The Lion' by Joseph Kessel. Published by Alfred A Knopf in 1959, it's the First American Edition. The book is in good shape with a tight binding and clean pages. The dust jacket shows significant rubbing and a few tears but is still acceptable. There's moderate shelf and edge wear, with rounded and scuffed corners and spine ends. The text block and endpapers have some foxing and darkening, and there are the signature, stamp, and markings of a previous owner on the front pastedown and endpaper.

This is a great collectible book. When you're using it, handle it gently to avoid further wear. Keep it away from direct sunlight and humidity to prevent more foxing or darkening. If you want to clean it, use a soft, dry cloth to dust the cover and pages. When storing, place it upright on a shelf to maintain its shape. Be careful not to bend the pages or the dust jacket. And if you're displaying it, choose a place where it won't get bumped or scratched easily.