A practical book featuring a variety of knitting stitch patterns. Nihon Vogue-sha Vogue Basic Series - Title: Knitting Patterns PART-2 - Title: Knitting Patterns PART-3 Published in 1985 I don't think there is any particular smell. I don't think there are any writings or dog-ears. Please forgive any oversight. Please check the condition in the images. Please ask if you have any questions. Please purchase if you understand the above and that this is a used, retro, antique, or vintage item. Knitting, hand knitting, handicraft, yarn, handmade, Showa retro No individual sales, please.