The Betrothed, A Tale of XVII Century Milan by Alessandro Manzoni 1952 | Published by The Reprint Society London
This is a hardback book with embossed, gilded lettering.
The spine is completely solid. There are some signs of age, as would be expected from a book that is approximately 70 years old. 
There is some scuffing to the title om the spine. The pages are tanned but ia still in perfectly readable condition.
With beautiful covers, aged pages and timeless stories, vintage books make for beautiful gifts.
Holding a small bit of history in your hands, they offer a glimpse into the past and gives the opportunity to read the book in their original forms.