The Gate of Happy Sparrows by Daniele Vare
1938. Second Edition. 258 pages. Dust jacket over brown cloth. Bright and clean pages with light tanning to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Sticker to front endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine ends. Mild tanning to spine and board edges. Book has forward lean. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Heavy water staining and tanning to spine. Moderate rubbing and marking all over.