Please understand and acknowledge that this item has been stored at home. This is a book that shows the state of Karuizawa during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras. It is a first edition. The outer box and the surface vinyl have tears. The main body is a cloth-bound hardcover. This part is in a beautiful condition without discoloration. This is a very rare collection of photographs. If you understand the above, please consider purchasing.