This manual is stapled, and it appears to have been issued in this format as a revision/update manual rather than missing a cover. Pages are complete unless otherwise noted. ABOUT OUR MANUALS: All of the manuals we sell are original and not reproductions. Most are in very good condition, and we do our best to detail any issues such as loose pages, significant markings, stains on the covers, etc. If you're unhappy with your manual for any reason, we'll gladly take it back for a full refund!ABOUT US: Our company, Ham & HiFi, is located in Sparks, NV. Everyone in the shop is a ham operator and some have been licensed for more than 50 years. We've been selling used equipment on for over ten years, and in that time we've sold well over 56,000 items and have maintained a 100% positive response rating. We list new items all the time, so click here to visit our store and see the latest additions to our inventory!