Thank you for viewing! ◼︎First Time Lace Knitting The cover has scratches, scuffs, and bent corners. There is some slight yellowing due to the age of the book. There is a smell characteristic of old books due to aging. There are no noticeable stains or writing inside. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing (^^) There is a dog. Although the dog is in a different room from where the book is stored, please be aware if you have allergies.