The sides of the book are sun-faded. There is no problem with reading it. You can purchase the item immediately. The item will be packaged in a waterproof plastic bag and then placed in an envelope for complete protection. Shipping is free. The buyer does not need to pay for shipping. We will use Mercari shipping. Mercari shipping is anonymous, protecting the buyer's privacy. We ship as quickly as possible. If you would like to change from Yu-Yu Mercari shipping to Raku-Raku Mercari shipping, or from Raku-Raku Mercari shipping to Yu-Yu Mercari shipping, please let us know in the comments. We will try our best to accommodate your request. The items are generally not new, so there may be effects from aging or use. However, as of the time of listing this item, there have been no returns due to complaints in our previous transactions. If you would like to check the condition of the item, please leave a comment on the product page. Please feel free to ask any questions or if you have any concerns. Please feel free to consult with us if you have any other requests. We will respond carefully. Thank you.