In unimproved condition. Uncut in original publisher's gray paper boards and spine with paper lettering-piece. Wear to binding, with loss of paper on spine ends; the backstrip on vol. 3 is missing, on vol. 2 is mostly present though torn, on vol.1 is detached. Label is intact and still legible on vol. 1 . Rear board vol.1 held by cords, otherwise hinges holding quite well. Text blocks firm and pages very clean