The Ruling Few, Or, The Human Background To Diplomacy by Sir David Kelly
1952. First Edition. 449 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white photographic and illustrations plates. Pages and plates are bright and clear with light foxing and tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Pen inscription to front free endpaper. Mild creasing to gutters and hinges. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild sunning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.