This is a true classic that includes The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes, Thumbelina and more. The illustrations are beautiful and the stories should be a part of every childhood. I found a smudge on the table of contents and page 82. Otherwise the book is in very good condition, especially considering its age and intended audience. The binding is tight and the pages are unmarked. The cover shows overall wear and there is pencil shading in one of the swans and the butterflies.