The binding, cover and pages are all in solid shape with a small amount of tanning. Some water stains are evident on the dust jacket, and have left some marks on cover as well. The d.j. is solid however, with only a few very tiny tears.

There are, however TWO author signings: One is in the special personal letter to my father, pictured and enclosed with the book. The other is on the half title page, also pictured.