All three books in this complete set are in NEAR PERFECT condition with no markings inside or out and no attached bookplates. The large slipcase/box is in EXCELLENT condition with a crack in the top left corner that has been repaired. It's very minor and doesn't have an effect on the integrity of the box itself.

Folio Society books 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.

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 lif