Book: Near fine. Dust jacket: Very good. Jacket is chipped and torn at the edges of the spine and back cover, which is also scratched. Tips are fraying at tops of foldovers. Pages are clean, bright and unmarked, aside from previous owner's inscription on front endpaper. Boards are firm and even. Designs and lettering on cover and spine are clear and unfaded. Spine is tight and square. Hinges are secure. Very little shelfwear.