The paper covers are in terrible shape. The front one has been a long time detached and has been reattached using acd free tape, both at the front and along the front hinge. The age of the paper has made it brittle, and there is considerable loss along the edges.The back cover is not quite as bad, but again its brittleness will continue to be a problem. Internally the book is immaculate. A very good copy in atrocious covers