This is a book published in 1986 that summarizes the issues of the Japanese National Railways just before its privatization. It is old and has been stored by an individual for a long time, so there are stains, scratches, discoloration, dirt, tears, and age-related deterioration. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a new item or if you are sensitive to these issues. If you are interested, please consider it. We are very sorry, but we will be unable to ship between October 12th and 14th. Thank you for your understanding.