Book: Very good. Dust jacket: Very good. Jacket edges are slightly crinkled at corners and spine ends. The top edge of the back inner flap foldover has a small tear. Back jacket surface has sticker residue near tail edge and is spotted with several black speckles which do not obscure sample text. Pages have a few lightly pencilled margin notes by previous owner and top edge of text block is mildly soiled. Boards are firm and even aside from a small ding at the front corner. Spine ends are softened. Binding is tight and square. Hinges are secure.