1960. First Edition. 192 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over orange cloth. Black and white photographic plates throughout. Full title: The Sun and the Birch: the Story of Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Water staining to some pages, text remains unaffected. Front free endpaper cut out. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Water staining to edges. Wear marks overall.