Purchased new and used a few times, then kept on a bookshelf. There is some age-related soiling, but no writing. An important textbook for learning the basics of piano performance by Carl Czerny. Carl Czerny Von dem Vortrage op. 500 - Author: Carl Czerny - Title: Von dem Vortrage - Contents: Fundamentals of piano performance - Opus number: op. 500 - Publisher: Ongakusha (Music Company) Thank you for looking.