Purchased new. The cover is not included. There are some scratches on the cover from storage. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive or seeking perfection. It will be shipped in a simple package with a plastic bag and an envelope, without bubble wrap. Please refrain from price negotiations. A heartwarming story about a dog by Gene Zion. - Title: Harry the Dirty Dog - Author: Gene Zion - Illustrator: Margaret Bloy Graham - Translator: Shigeo Watanabe - Publisher: Kaiseisha Thank you for looking.