Book Conditions

The following descriptions are the general guidelines that I follow when grading the books for sale on the website:

New

Like New: These books/dust jackets are in excellent condition except for minor flaws. These flaws may include very light cover and/or edge wear, but no markings.

Very Good: These books/dust jackets show some signs of wear. The following conditions may be present and should be noted:

Previous owner's name with location (cover, inside cover, ffep (front free endpaper), title page, etc.)

Any markings to the book with location (including signatures and/or inscriptions)

Bumped spine or corners

Price clipped dust jacket

Remainder marks

Sticker damage

Good: These books/dust jackets are in average used condition, but are completely intact. The following conditions may be present and should be noted:

All of the above conditions plus:

Ex-library markings

Chipped and/or torn dust jacket

Fair: These books/dust jackets are complete, but more worn than average. Any of the above defects should be noted.

Poor: These books/dust jackets are complete, but may be soiled, scuffed, stained, spotted or have loose joints, hinges or pages. All defects should be noted.

Please note: I very rarely offer ex-library materials on the website. Exceptions are allowed, however, when the book is considered hard-to-find and very desirable in terms of information. Ex-library materials are never given a designation better than good and are always clearly marked as ex-library.

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