The cover has some creasing. "NHK Shumi no Engei: Four Key Roles! Creating Your Favorite Garden with Perennials" NHK Publishing / Marie Amano Price: ¥1300 There are no noticeable scratches, stains, or writing. There are minor scratches on the cover, but the contents are clean and there are no problems with reading. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.