The main body and text are in good condition for their age. The text has age-related browning, and there is yellowing on the top, bottom, and side edges, but there are no problems with reading. For those who don't mind and want to use it for reference, Contents: January 1985, 408 pages, cover has age-related stains Special Feature: Reconsidering Freedom - The Japanese-Style Managed Society February 1985, 364 pages, Special Feature: The Concept of Peace - Nuclear War and the Self-Defense Forces March 1985, 364 pages, Special Feature: Earth Pollution - The Eroding Human April 1985, 364 pages, Special Feature: To Teachers - What Can Be Done Now Changes and Choices in US-Japan Relations May 1985, 360 pages, Special Feature: University Students and Reading June 1985, 364 pages, Special Feature: 40 Years After the Battle of Okinawa - As a Starting Point for Post-War History July 1985, 360 pages, cover has age-related stains Special Feature: Characteristics of the Post-War System - Politics, Economics, and Diplomacy August 1985, 360 pages, Special Feature: Women Change Women Today and Their Future September 1985, 396 pages, Special Feature: 8/15 - 40 Years October 1985, 368 pages, Special Feature: Détente or New Arms Race Issues for the US-Soviet Summit November 1985, 360 pages, Special Feature: Military Spending Exceeds 1% - The Biggest Crisis Since the War December 1985, 360 pages, Special Feature: Transformation of Post-War Society - 40 Years of Post-War Thought A set of 12 issues of "Sekai," with special features on the reconstruction of freedom and the concept of peace.