The first edition was published in 1951, shortly after the war, and is a comprehensive introductory book on archaeology. It covers the Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun periods. - Publisher: Tokyo Sogensha - Publication Year: 1980 (First edition: 1951) - Price: ¥1,300 - Condition: The dust jacket has sun damage, stains, and small creases on the edges. The cover of the book itself is slightly discolored, and the edges of the book have sun damage and stains. There are light stains on the front and back matter, and the text has yellowing due to aging and some light stains.