I am the original owner. From the picutres, you can see that the most serious defects are small folds on the corners, etc. The binding is really solid and I don't think the books were read before I stored them. I think the pictures are self-explanatory, but if there are any questions, please contact me. I am in the process of selling most of my magazines and comics, so I want to be as honest and up front with buyers as I can.