418 pgs with Appendix,Acknowledgment,Source Notes and Bio, Index. There are of course illus,maps and pics. Signed by the author Philip Van Doren Stern and it has first printing. The Dj has the chips and small tears along the edge. There is soiling and wear. The spine has discoloring. The boards look clean, there is some wear along the edge,corners and spine. Letters look clear.Text in much better condition then the outside. No torn pgs noticed, and the pgs have a nice appearance. Ready to ship for Christmas. Questions e-mail.