The first of a series of twelve studies in the wisdom of the sages of the ages. Volume one is subtitled 'The Silent Edict'. Eigth edition. Stamp on the bottom of the title page that reads 'Cosmon Research Foundation'. Pages are clean and binding is tight. Has guilded edges. Cover has some rubbing to edges which has caused some fading, as well as a some sort of small red stain to the front cover. End pages under front cover have some damage, it looks like something was glued to the inside, like a library card holder, and was removed leaving some residue.