I have a popular book that has an 800 # and what looks like possibly a utility account and amount due jotted down on the first page.  But it is a review page and the back is blank where the pen writing is.  On the 2nd page just opposite from this writing are 3 numbers (also not covering any text).

No text is covered at all.  Is this book postable?  Other than the pen marks the book is in fine condition - no odors, water marks, excessive spine wear etc...

Thank you all in advance!  This is the first time I've been unsure and I would hate to send out an unpostable book.

This sounds like it fits into the category with autographs and book store stamps.  Which would make it postable.

Lindsay, here are the posting guidelines regarding writing in a book. If there is writing on a text page (even if it is not covering text) it would not be postable unless it is one of the exceptions below. I could not tell from your description if the second page was a text page or not.

No writing or highlighting or underlining on text pages

• a signature or note on the flyleaf or inside front or back cover is OKAY
• an author's signature on the title page is OKAY
• writing or highlighting or underlining on the text pages is NOT OKAY
  • Exception: if it is a textbook or workbook, these are expected to have highlighting/underlining/writing
    • if you post a textbook/workbook, the condition must be described to the requestor in a Personal Message
    • AND the described condition MUST BE AGREED TO in a reply PM before the book is sent
    • This is the one of the ONLY three cases in which a PM exchange about a book is required before the book can be sent (the others are for travel guidebooks and cookbooks--see below).
  • Exception: if it is a travel guide (not a picture book but a guide, such as Fodor's or Lonely Planet), some writing on text pages could be expected.  All maps must be present and included with the book - if detachable it is OK if they are detached, but they must not be missing.
    • if you post a travel guide that has writing in it, the condition must be described to the requestor in a Personal Message
    • AND the described condition MUST BE AGREED TO in a reply PM before the book is sent
    • This is the one of the ONLY three cases in which a PM exchange about a book is required before the book can be sent (the others are for textbooks/workbooks and cookbooks--see above and below).

If it's a WL book I would offer it in the BB and explain about the writing.  THen they'll know ahead of time. I wouldn't bother with a non-WL books.

But really it's postable and you don't need to PM anyone before you mail it out. 

Sounds postable to me.

Thank you very much everyone!