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No jacket. Very good condition for its age. Boards are lightly marked. Spine is slightly faded. Leading corners, edges and spine ends are lightly worn. Page block and pages are tanned and marked. Sticker on front pastedown. Light crease and pen on FEP. Page edges are rough and nicked. Text is clear throughout. Binding is sound. 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