The original paraffin paper was burned, so I removed it for the photos. The book itself is in good condition. Please consider purchasing, understanding that this is a used book. I will basically waterproof the book and send it in an envelope via Yu-packet Post, but if you would like cushioning material, please let me know. A beautiful picture book by M.B. Goffstein, a work depicting natural history. - Title: NATURAL HISTORY - Author: M.B. Goffstein - Translator: Shuntaro Tanikawa - Price: 1500 yen, published by Seikosha, 1997, 6th printing