The condition of this copy is well cared for, although well used. The spine has been taped inside and out and all the pages are here. You can see that the pages are still attached, but a little loose— see photo. I've just seen this rare book two other times. I feel fortunate to have a copy come into my hands— and I think the yellow cover may have come out before the blue cover that I’ve seen in the past. This is a favorite story about a Dr. Goat who gots out to administer cures to his friends and ends up on the receiving end of their kindness. "Doctor Goat put on his coat. And went out to make some calls. He went to the house of a mouse with mumps; He cured a frog who had the jumps..." For children and parents of the 1950s and 60s, they could recite this book from memory in much the same way that more recent generations can quote Good Night Moon! Because this item is "Vintage" it may be less than perfect. All sales final, all items sold as-is. I try to describe things as honestly as possible and photograph any flaws/wear and tear. Please review all photos and read complete description before making your purchase. I will gladly combine shipping. If the postage quoted is more than a dollar more than the actual, I will refund the difference.