Hi, Thanks for your enquiry. The new or used status will only appear if there is a second hand book available through a seller. If you click on the following link you will see the "Add to Cart" and "new or used" links : http://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Gut-Giulia-Enders-David-Shaw-Translated-by/9781925228601 If you decide that you want a new edition of the book you click on the green Add to Cart button. This will ensure that you get a brand new edition of the book. Should you decide that you want to buy a sell yours/second hand copy of his book then you click on the New or Used link. This will take you to a page where all the different sellers are listed. You will have to opportunity to have a look at the different comments. Some of the books sold through the sell yours section could also be a new book. Kind Regards, Catherine