Covers have moderate wear around edges and corners, and 1inch chip/tear near top of spine in back, and other smaller chips at top and bottom of spine and in middle. Front hinge beginning to crack and a few early pages are in danger of being detached. Pages in good shape and unmarked. ***Shipped within 24 hours from the beautiful Baltimore inner harbor area. First class service; accurate descriptions. Most items packed in boxes, not envelopes.***