I have a hardcover copy of English Drama 1900-1930 (The beginnings of the modern period) with a date of 1973 for sale.  The book is still in good condition and it's by Allardyce Nicoll.  The pages are between off-white and cream colored with no staining on them.  There is some staining on the outside of the pages when the book is closed.  The book is loose at the spine but it's not splitting at all.  There is no tearing or writing on the pages.  There are a couple of numbers written in pencil inside both covers.  The book is an ex-library book so it has a plastic cover on it and a card sleeve along with a barcode inside the back cover.  There is a library stamp on the outside of the pages when the book is closed and on the title page.   The dust cover and the plastic cover have a little folding to it--nothing severe.  It's your typical library book but the inside is in very nice condition.  Overall, it's still a nice copy for anyone wanting this book.  Any questions feel free to e-mail me.