This is a first edition in its original dust jacket, which has slight edge curl, but no tears or stains, and no fade to the art or lettering. The cover has light scuffs to its back, but none to the spine or front, on which the art is as new. The spine is straight. The connection to the inside is secure. The only writing is a brief inscription, signed by the author, on the title page. The only attachment is a small bookstore stamp (The New Book Depot, New Delhi) to the bottom of the front end page. There are a few light marks to the page edges, but none to the faces, which are clean throughout the book. The binding is tight, with no loose or missing pages. There are no tears and few creases. All the text is in perfect condition.