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********** HOW I GRADE THE BOOKS I SELL: CONDITION DEFINITIONS **********
Have you ever seen the term "GOOD FOR ITS AGE" when looking at a books description? Remember it doesn't matter how old or how new the book is as any defects should be described thoroughly.
AS NEW CONDITON: A book as bright and fresh as the day it was published. The dust jacket is without tears and in the same as-new condition. Flawless in every aspect, it is unread and unused. (Book sometimes will be called "Very Fine" or "Mint").
FINE CONDITON: No defects, but yet not quite as new. The book is nearly flawless and shows only slight signs of age. Book will look clean, crisp and very nearly new. Any defect will be noted in the accompanying description.
VERY GOOD CONDITION: A bright, clean, tight copy that shows signs of being read more than once. May have minor defects noted, such as edge wear, signature or book plate of the previous owner, slight chipping or tears to the dust jacket. Any defect will be noted in the accompanying description.
GOOD CONDITION: An average used book. No pages are missing, but the book shows signs of wear and aging. It is generally sound and free from major defects, although defects are noted.
FAIR/ACCEPTABLE CONDITION: A worn book that has complete text pages, including maps and plates, but may lack endpapers, half-title pages, etc. The binding and jacket are also usually badly worn. Defects are noted in the accompanying description.
POOR CONDITION: A badly worn book, but with a complete, legible text. Defects are noted. Most collectors will purchase this condition as a reading copy or a filler until a better copy can be found.
EX-LIBRARY or BOOK CLUB EDITION: ANY ex-library or book club edition of a book will be identified as such, regardless of condition.
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