I believe it is in beautiful condition. There is no fading. It comes with a cover. There may be some dirt I couldn't find, and this is a personal evaluation, so please understand that it is a used item. A picture book that combines Yuko Kishida's story with Chihiro Iwasaki's beautiful illustrations. - Title: Akai Fūsen (Red Balloon) - Author: Yuko Kishida - Illustrations: Chihiro Iwasaki - Publisher: Doshinsha - ISBN: 978-4-494-03007-7 Thank you for looking.