The outer boxes have yellowing and stains as they were stored on a bookshelf. Both books have discolored endpapers, and the pages overall have a slightly yellowed appearance with small scratches. There are no tears or writing, and I believe they can be read without issue, but please consider them as used books. Thank you. Puccini: Life and Art By Mosco Carner Translated by Yasushi Kano Published in 1967 by Ongaku no Tomo Sha Price: 1700 yen Puccini: A Study of His Works By Mosco Carner Translated by Yasushi Kano Published in 1968 by Ongaku no Tomo Sha Price: 1500 yen