The outer box has scratches as it has been stored on a bookshelf for many years. The contents have no tears or noticeable scratches, but the pages have yellowed overall, and the paper is no longer pure white. I don't think it will affect your ability to read it, but please consider that it is a used book. Thank you. Japanese Steam Locomotive Form Drawings Collection 1 & 2 2-volume set, edited and written by Shigenobu Usui Shobun-do Shinkosha, 1968 & 1969