This is a book on how to play classical guitar-the cover has been taped around the edges and it has been lightly used-there's a little light blue highlighting in the book but not much-and it doesn't interefere with reading. No underlining or scribbles that I can see. Lovingly taken care of,this book is a classic among those who play classical/Spanish guitar. It covers basic technique,reading music,ear training,mastering the fingerboard,building dexterity and speed,developing tone color and musical phrasing,position playing,interpretation and much more! Covers a lot on ensemble playing-more than any other book at the time it was printed. 238 pp. Softbound.