This hardcover book is signed/personalized by the author and was given to fellow author, Alexander C. Brown. Brown also pasted a newspaper review onto the back free-end page that he wrote in 1981. The cover shows some wear, the page binding is tight although the text block is a bit wobbly, I see no writing or marks on any of the pages, and it comes from a smoke-free home. Please see all photos for the best idea of the condition.