Elizabeth Taylor. Mrs palfrey at the Claremont. Chatto & Windus, 1971 (1st ed)

'Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont' by Elizabeth Taylor.Published: London, Chatto & Windus, 1971.Large 8vo HB. pp; 205. Gift inscription to ffep. Near-Fine in purple cloth, lettered gilt on black to spine. In a Near-Fine, price-clipped, jacket with light shelf-wear.As I'm sure you're aware, old books and paper can have a smell - ranging from mild to strong. Some people find this part of a book's appeal, others are less keen. However, the degree of this smell is a totally subjective judgement. I've been dealing with old books for 40 years so, consequently,  am somewhat inured to this. If I think it an issue I'll mention it in the description.As you can see, we've been selling on eBay since 1999. However, I've also been a book dealer (on-and-off) for the past 40 years. I closed my physical book shop in 2018. From now on I'll be listing some of my most interesting titles here as well. Please feel free to contact with any queries, to request additional photographs, etc.