I bought this at a bookstore, but I mostly just kept it on the bookshelf without reading it. I've flipped through it, and I didn't see any noticeable scratches or stains, but I'm a novice, so there might be some oversights. I'll sell it to someone who understands. I'll sell it to someone who understands that it's a used item. I will package it simply and compactly for mailing. Please be aware that it may get further damaged.