This sale is for a hardback book in a slipcase entitled "Typee- Romance of the South Seas" by Herman Melville. The illustrated book has a 1963 copyright date. No writing in it and no torn or missing pages in book. I sell items which belonged to someone else in a previous life so they are used and may have some defects which I always try to list. Please ask questions if you have any concerns before purchasing. See photographs for condition issues. I ship within five business days from the receipt of payment for this item. I will be glad to combine shipping to save buyers on postage costs. I will upgrade shipping method if the shipping price paid allows me to do so. I contact my buyers after I have mailed the item with information such as tracking numbers, insurance, etc. Please email me with any questions. I ship on either Monday or Tuesdays and either Thursday or Friday. Please contact me within 3 days as to method of payment. If payment has not been received within 7 days, the sale will be cancelled. I do not ship outside the US.