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

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

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

acceptable : A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in Good or Very Good condition, although no standard exists for this term, and the word can be used to describe a wide variety of actual book conditions.

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

trade paperback : Often used to indicate any paperback book that is somewhat larger than a mass-market paperback.

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.

acceptable : A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in Good or Very Good condition, although no standard exists for this term, and the word can be used to describe a wide variety of actual book conditions.

trade paperback : Often used to indicate any paperback book that is somewhat larger than a mass-market paperback.

rubbing : Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.

trade paperback : Often used to indicate any paperback book that is somewhat larger than a mass-market paperback.

remainder mark : Usually an ink marking of some sort which indicates that the book was designated a remainder. In most cases, it can be found on the edges of the text block in the form of a marker stripe or a stamp of some sort.

Remainder marks considerably lower the overall collectibility of a title, although, in some cases, they are acceptable to a collector.

trade paperback : Often used to indicate any paperback book that is somewhat larger than a mass-market paperback.

hinge : The portion of a book near the spine that is intended to flex to allow the book to open.

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

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

acceptable : A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in Good or Very Good condition, although no standard exists for this term, and the word can be used to describe a wide variety of actual book conditions.

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

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

cracked : In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate, revealing the stitching or binding underneath.

acceptable : A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in Good or Very Good condition, although no standard exists for this term, and the word can be used to describe a wide variety of actual book conditions.

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

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

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

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

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

acceptable : A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in Good or Very Good condition, although no standard exists for this term, and the word can be used to describe a wide variety of actual book conditions.

rubbing : Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.

trade paperback : Often used to indicate any paperback book that is somewhat larger than a mass-market paperback.

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

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

soiling : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.

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.

hinge : The portion of a book near the spine that is intended to flex to allow the book to open.

acceptable : A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in Good or Very Good condition, although no standard exists for this term, and the word can be used to describe a wide variety of actual book conditions.

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

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

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

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

acceptable : A non-traditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in Good or Very Good condition, although no standard exists for this term, and the word can be used to describe a wide variety of actual book conditions.

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

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

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

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

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

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

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

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.