Please see photos. This book is in really good condition, however at the base of the spine, something... It appears that it might have been coffee or something... Spilled near it and was soaked into part of the pages... Could have been soda... But it is not sticky, it leaves no residue... There is no water damage... So I'm not really sure what spilled... Just be aware that it is there, but it does not impede on your ability to actually read and enjoy the book.