The Life of Jesus Critically Examined

by David Friedrich Strauss

1892. 2nd edition. 784 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Translated by George Eliot. Second edition in one volume. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with moderate foxing. Binding has remained firm. Corners are creased in places. Inscription top of half title page. Pencil marginalia to a few pages. Boards have been moderately rub worn, with noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed and spine ends are crushed, with small splits and chips. Small split to top front spine joint. Tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. Water marks to boards and spine.