I purchased this used and used it for exam preparation after making copies. There are no writings, and no noticeable dirt, but there are creases, minor scratches due to age, and dirt. It contains past exam questions related to wine and cheese for the past 5 years, so I believe it will be useful for your exam studies. - Title: Wine and Gourmet Qualifications and Classes 2012 - Genre: Wine/Gourmet - ISBN: 978-4863205598 Please understand that this is a used item, and those who are sensitive to such things should refrain from purchasing. No claims, no returns, please. *I am also listing other years of the same mook book. I may be able to offer a slight discount for purchasing as a set, so please comment if you are interested. #Sommelier #WineExpert #CheeseProfessional