Both books have some sections highlighted with a highlighter or with writing. The modern Japanese book has a name written on the back cover, which has been crossed out with a pen. They show signs of use, but I don't think there's any severe damage. A comprehensive Japanese language textbook covering classical and modern Japanese. - Title: Shinhen Sen Kokugo Sogo Koten-hen (New Edition Selection: Comprehensive Japanese - Classical Japanese) - Title: Shinhen Sen Kokugo Sogo Gendai-bun-hen (New Edition Selection: Comprehensive Japanese - Modern Japanese) - Table of Contents: Includes the contents of classical and modern Japanese - Content: Detailed explanations of grammar, literature, and rhetorical techniques Thank you for looking.