There is discoloration, stains, and spots due to aging. Size (approximate): Height: 36.5 cm Width: 26 cm Thickness: 4 cm (for the entire set) As these are used books, there may be writing inside, which I may overlook. I will inform you of any areas I notice. 1. Basic Edition, Seien Aimiya 2. Flowers and Plants Edition, Seien Aimiya 3. Four Gentlemen Edition, Seien Aimiya 4. Birds and Flowers Edition, Seien Aimiya 5. Sumi-e Landscape Edition, Seien Aimiya The above 5 volumes (approx. 80-90 pages per volume) Published by the Japan Art Education Center Stored as they were when purchased. A complete 5-volume set for learning sumi-e techniques. - Series Name: Contemporary Sumi-e Lecture - Volumes: Set of 1-5 volumes - Publisher: Japan Book Publishing Center - Contents: Sumi-e techniques and collection of works - Language: Japanese Thank you for viewing.