I purchased this book new at a bookstore and have kept it at home unread. It's in beautiful condition with no writing, stains, or tears, but please understand that it has been stored by a private individual, so only purchase if you are comfortable with that. - Title: The Book of the Wise - Author: Yasushi Kitagawa - Publisher: Discover Twenty-One - ISBN: 9784887597334 - Features: Content related to self-improvement - Price: 1,320 yen (tax included) Thank you for looking.