This book outlines the life of one of the most famous painters from the Channel Islands. It has its dust jacket and both it and the book are in great shape. The dust jacket is clean and features a work by Blampied on each side. There is some slight creasing along the top and bottom of the jacket that have resulted in minor tears. It has been placed in protective plastic to prevent further damage. The brown clothboards are clean and the gold gilt is blemish free. The pages are free of markings or stains. The binding has been loosened from reading but is still sturdy. This book features many etchings that Blampied is known for.