This is the first edition of Volume 1 of BLEACH/Burīchi. First printing: January 10, 2002. It includes the rare first edition obi (band) and comic news. VOL.244 The obi has a tear, which has been repaired with page helpers. [Cover Condition] There are minor scratches and scuffs, but the spine has relatively little fading, and the condition is relatively good for its age. [Body Condition] I didn't find any major damage such as noticeable tears, writing, or missing pages. Other than that, there are signs of aging such as yellowing, stains, scuffs, and minor scratches, but the binding is solid, and the condition is relatively good for its age. There are no problems with reading. Also, no polishing has been done. Please forgive any oversights as this is a personal inspection. This is just my personal opinion, and as it is a very old manga published about 24 years ago, there may be yellowing, stains, folds, etc. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about the condition or are very sensitive. This is a very rare item, so it will be packaged carefully with a new transparent book cover and shipped anonymously.