I got this as a Christmas present from my dear grandmother (RIP) way back in '99. She didn't know it wasn't the 1st book in the series, and I never had the heart to tell her otherwise. I was going to go back and get the books before this, but then the movies started coming out, so I thought "why bother?" 

Anyway, the dustcover is nice with minimal wear. There's no writing either. The only thing I'd mention is some spots on top of the pages when the book is closed. I've taken pics of those. They're on 2 of the 3 sides. 

I'll ship this in a box well protected with bubble wrap.