Book is in excellent condition with foxing and dust on the upper page ends, some foxing on side page ends also. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no other blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind except for previous owner's inscription on half title page. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, no tears. Initialed by Andy on title page in black marker at half title page. Price-clipped dust jacket with some chipping at top of spine and corners, now wrapped in clear protective cover. Publisher's page has the words "First Editon" above the letters "B C D E".