ABSOLUTELY NO overstock/ remainder black marker slashes on page edges. BRAND NEW hardcover, NEVER READ and perfect. NO dust jacket and priced accordingly. Glossy pictorial hard cover is PERFECT -- bright and colorful --Book looks just like picture -- NO shelfwear --Book is crisp, tight, clean -- you'll hear the book CRACK when opened!! --Published by Scholastic, 2001, stated FIRST PRINTING- 5-STAR SELLER with a five+ year record of very satisfied customers!! From a dry/smoke free environment --- Book has NO names, inscriptions, tears, highlights, underlines, dog ears, loose pages. An exceptional copy! GIFT QUALITY!! NOT ex-library book with markings. I ship daily. Carefully packaged with bubble wrap for the journey and I provide email verification at time of shipment. Delivered in 6 -14 days (Standard) -- additional delivery time required for AK, HI and APO. Because of size of book, NO expedited shipping is available for this book. Book will ship same or next day! Customer service and satisfaction is a priority. Know EXACTLY what you are buying with my detailed description -- Full disclosure on all books all the time! Buy with confidence from an Amazon Pro-Merchant. - from Amzon