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boards : Common term for the covers of a hardbound book.

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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.

heel : The lower most portion of the spine when the book is standing vertically.

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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.

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

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boards : Common term for the covers of a hardbound book.

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

12mo : An abbreviation for duodecimo, a book size describing a book which is approximately 7 by 4.5 inches.

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

Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.

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

vg : Very Good condition. can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects must be noted. (defined by AB Bookman's Weekly)

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.

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vg : Very Good condition. can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects must be noted. (defined by AB Bookman's Weekly)

soiled : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.

pastedown : The paper glued to the inside cover of a hard cover book.

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

Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.

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Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.

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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.

soiled : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.

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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.

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

bookplate : A device (often decorative) affixed to the book, usually on the endpapers, which designates ownership (or former ownership).

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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.

reprint : Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.

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.

soiled : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.

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

Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.

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jacket : Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book

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.

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jacket : Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book

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.

8vo : Short for Octavo, A book whose page size is approximately 12 inches by 9 inches. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.. Unfortunately often misunderstood to mean 8 volumes.

soiling : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.

Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.

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Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.

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jacket : Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book

endpaper : The double leaves bound into a book at the front and rear after printing. One side is glued to the inner portion of the boards (the paste-down) and the other is left loose (free endpaper).

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