Arrived in two bubble envelopes, so properly packed to avoid postal damages. Colour as expected. As described, 400 pages (10 smaller file bounded, each one has 10 sheets and each sheet folded makes 4 pages). Craft paper instead of white gives it a “rusty” aspect. Smaller than an usual A5 notebook, for comparison. Leather cover had a light smell when opening the pack, turned into classical leather scent a day after it was opened. Very good quality leather, if is not genuine is very very close to the real one scent and feel and appearance. If I have to find a defect, the flap is too tight and isn’t easily fittable back in its hole to close it back. This will turn into an awesome recipe book.