Very worn on the edges, with soiling on the covers. The spine is intact, with most of the paper covering over it gone. One illustration (they are engravings) has an "L" shaped tear, with out loss of paper. Remains of some small (3/8") stickers on the front next to the spine. Owner's name inside front cover ("Allie's Book Christmas 1890).Front cover is an attractive color print of a child holding a puppy. Back cover shows a girl holding a kitten. Inside back cover is an ad for "The Pansy" magazine, part of which (upper outside corner) has been torn off. The cover itself is intact.; 5x6"