In the photo I have on this auction, you can make out some fraying on the seam from being opened by the previous owner. I send my comics wrapped in plastic and shipped in white 9X12 privacy tint document envelopes. If my auction goes over 7000 I ship it in a new comic sleeve which has a card stock insert. If you give me an e-mail I will send you closer photos of the comic fraying. I can not add more photos to this auction because it is too close to ending. Good luck if you bid.