Beauty a Duty by Norwalk, May Irwin - 1921

1921. Uncommon, no statement of print, 87pp. with illustrations. Cracked in the gutter in a couple spots and signatures pulling from binding - not loose but fragile. Curl/creasing at corners and light soil to outer edges. Wraps have edge/rub wear, soil marks, tears, a puncture tear to the spine and creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. A reading copy. "I have therefore devoted this book first to the means of acquiring beauty through the development of health, then to the preservation of beauty through the maintenance of health and the preseverance of care". 17.3 x 25 x .9cm, wt499g. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.