This is a book published in 1996 by Yuzankaku, detailing the history of Japanese era names. This is an old item that has been kept by an individual, so there are signs of wear and tear such as discoloration, stains, dirt, scratches, fading, and other age-related deterioration. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a new item or if you are sensitive to these issues. If you are interested, please consider purchasing. I sincerely apologize, but I will be unable to ship between October 12th and 14th. Thank you for your understanding.