pb : paperback

DJ : Short for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

ffep : Front free endpaper. Generally, the first page of a book.

Bumps : Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light bending.

reading copy : Indicates a book that is perfectly serviceable for reading. It may have a defect or damage.

Mass market paperback : Also known as the pocket paperback. A small format paperback usually measuring about 4" by 6".

reading copy : Indicates a book that is perfectly serviceable for reading. It may have a defect or damage.

DJ : Short for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

x-library : An abbreviation for Ex-library former library book, generally containing library acquisition and ownership stamped markings, and other typical indications of the library's use.

DJ : Short for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

x-library : An abbreviation for Ex-library former library book, generally containing library acquisition and ownership stamped markings, and other typical indications of the library's use.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

crisp : A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp will not have 'well-read' pages, i.e., where the book will naturally open to certain pages or sections.

DJ : Short for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.

Fair : is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. All defects must be noted. (defined by AB Bookman's Weekly)

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

Bumps : Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light bending.

pb : paperback

Bumps : Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light bending.