This is a set of five volumes of Ryoma Goes! (Ryoma ga Yuku), a representative work by Ryotaro Shiba, published by Bungeishunju in 1972. 1972, 52nd printing Ryoma Goes! - The Ambition Chapter * The last page has a red rubber stamp of "龍" (dragon) and a handwritten note of "坂本竜馬" (Ryoma Sakamoto). 1972, 50th printing Ryoma Goes! - The Tumultuous Times Chapter 1972, 55th printing Ryoma Goes! - The Turbulent Currents Chapter 1972, 50th printing Ryoma Goes! - The Roaring Waves Chapter 1972, 48th printing Ryoma Goes! - The Restoration Chapter Although the editions appear to be the first editions, they are not the first printings. Also, as these are old books, there is some yellowing, staining, and other signs of wear.