I believe it's in beautiful condition. There is no fading. It does not come with a cover. There may be some unnoticed stains, and this is a personal assessment, so please understand that it is a used item. A heartwarming picture book depicting a child's growth. - Title: Chotto dake (Just a Little) - Author: Yuko Kamakura - Illustrator: Namiko Suzuki - ISBN: 978-4-85240-226-6 - List Price: 900 yen (excluding tax) Thank you for looking.