This is the 7th US printing from October 1980 as stated on the copyright page. The paper wraps have a full color illustration from Boris Vallejo, which is still glossy and bright. The covers are worn and frayed with chips and creases, especially on the front. The spine is also frayed and chipped at the head and foot. The binding is cracked at the midway point, but all pages remain attached. This is a good, Reading Copy of this beloved fantasy installment.