This is a vintage N(ew) O(ld) S(tock) item, in good NOS condition, with little sign of age/wear; the pencils are still in their original box, which has been opened and shows light rubbing to exterior, possible edgewear. Interior pencils appear unused, clean/smooth, with excellent preservation of quality, There are no excessive nicks, chips, dents, divots, scrapes, scratches, scuffs, cracks, breaks, stains, residue or repairs. Each box contains 12 Castell Drawing Pencil 9000's.