Unusual book for shell collectors! Text is in good condition with no writing. Each page contains large, color photographs of shells. Pages seem a little aged (meaning: not bright white). Boards are stained. DJ is intact but has wear, including an open tear at spine bottom. Underside of DJ is stained. Please see photos. Printed in Italy.#shells#mollusks#nature#hardcover#nonfiction (Shelf 4F)