This rare, vintage Folio Society book is in EXCELLENT condition with no markings inside or out and no attached bookplates. The spine is strong and properly tight. The lettering on the spine appears faded. The slipcase is in GOOD to VERY GOOD condition with cracks at the bottom and top, but totally intact and basically markless.

The wavy effect that may appear in multiple pictures is only "moiré pattern". It occurs when a scene or an object that is being photographed contains fine, repetitive details that exceed sensor resolution. As a result, the camera produces strange-looking wavy patterns. It is simply an effect and doesn't exist on the book in real life.

For anyone unfamiliar with Folio Society books, they are constructed using only high-quality materials with uncompromising methods by masters in bookmaking. All are wonderfully illustrated on gorgeous paper with deep fonts. For most people who are only familiar with generic Chinese-manufacturered, mass-produced books, the obvious quality difference is instantly revelatory.