【The Essence of Masao Takeyama's Cosmic Go】 【By Masao Takeyama: Published December 25, 1993, First Edition】 【Hideyuki Fujisawa's Crucial Moves in Go】 【By Hideyuki Fujisawa: Published February 10, 2003, Fifth Edition】 【NHK Go Series / NHK Publishing】 These are used, vintage items. There are some scratches, stains, soiling, creasing, folds, age-related discoloration, and yellowing. Also, both books have writing marks and traces of peeled-off stickers on the last few pages. There is no major damage, but please forgive any minor imperfections that may have been overlooked. Please understand and accept the condition of these used, vintage items. (Also, please be aware of age-related deterioration.)