The book has only very light shelf wear along with a stamped black star on the ffep and stab holes in the gutter of that page that show the stitching. These holes appear to be a minor printing error. The dustjacet has some edge, corner and surface wear with small scuffs, tears and chips. Still quite presentable in it Mylar protector. The book is a comprehensive survey of the banjo in American music, beginning with instrument'a African origin through it use in early African-American music through its trasition to white country music and bluegrass. ; B&W Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 185 pages