I purchased this new a long time ago. The bookstore put a cover on it for me when I bought it, and I read it for 3-4 days on the train during my commute. After that, I stored it in a bookshelf for a long time. As you can see in the photos, the cover has some scratches. To prevent it from getting dirty, I will ship it with the cover that the bookstore put on it when I bought it. I would appreciate it if you could remove it after it arrives. It will be shipped in a plastic bag and an envelope.