This is a book published in 1978 that compiles literature on Japanese tea culture and the tea ceremony. There is no box or cover. This is an old item that has been kept by an individual, so there are signs of wear such as dullness, stains, dirt, scratches, discoloration, and other age-related deterioration. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a new item or if you are sensitive to these issues. If you are interested, please consider purchasing. We sincerely apologize, but we will be unable to ship between October 12th and 14th. Thank you for your understanding.