First edition, published in 1968 by Asahi Sonorama. 250 pages in total. Includes color frontispiece. Not a library book. This is a collection of short stories, including "The Great Demon Whale." Cover: Sun-faded spine. Tiny tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine. Minor discoloration and small scratches. Top, bottom, and side edges: Age-related yellowing and staining. Text: No splitting. Staining on the panels of about 2 pages (see photos; hardly any effect on the back pages, only a slight amount). I have checked it roughly, but there may be oversights in the details, so please forgive me in that case. Please purchase only if you understand that this is a used item from a bygone era. Please note that we do not ship overseas.