| MINT |
This means that the book is in perfect condition. It is complete with its dustjacket (if appropriate) and it is impossible to tell from a new copy. Dustjacket as new. |
| FINE |
The book appears to be in excellent condition. Closer examination, however, will show signs of ownership and storage; but generally the book is in near perfect condition. Dustjacket: as new but with very slight rubbing on the corners. |
| VERY GOOD |
Slightly less than fine condition. Apart from slight foxing or fading, the book has no faults. Dustjacket is clean with excellent colouring, but with slight rubbing to most edges and corners. |
| GOOD |
It is obvious that the book is second-hand. However apart from minor faults, the book is in good condition and is complete in all respects, unless described otherwise. Dustjacket (if present): fairly clean but may suffer from marks, slight creasing and other signs of wear. Most of the edges are rubbed or have very small tears in them. |
| FAIR |
More flaws than good, but not so bad it deserves to go in the poor category. The spine may be creased and there may be slight fading of the cover. |
| POOR |
A book in this category is in really bad condition. It may be warped, the preliminary pages missing and the spine irreparably damaged. The text may be complete but the book is really only suitable for reading. Dustjacket (if present): tatty and grubby cover which may also be marked, creased or torn. |
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