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wraps : The paper covering on the outside of a paperback.

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

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wraps : The paper covering on the outside of a paperback.

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

gilt : Decorative patterns imbedded into the affected portion of a book. Often appears on the boards or the spine, and may be very simple, to elegant, to ludicrous.

frontispiece : A portrait or illustration on the page opposing the title page.

endpapers : The first and last two pages (verso and recto) from the front and back of a book.

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

8vo : Short for Octavo, A book whose page size is approximately 8-10 inches tall. 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.

As New : "the book is in the same immaculate condition in which it was published. There can be no defects, no missing pages, no library stamps, etc., and the dust jacket (if it was issued with one) must be perfect without any tears." Condition definition from AB Bookman's Weekly.

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

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8vo : Short for Octavo, A book whose page size is approximately 8-10 inches tall. 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.

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wraps : The paper covering on the outside of a paperback.

Favorite bookseller : you've previously added this bookseller to your favorites list.

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

8vo : Short for Octavo, A book whose page size is approximately 8-10 inches tall. 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.

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

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wraps : The paper covering on the outside of a paperback.

Favorite bookseller : you've previously added this bookseller to your favorites list.

wraps : The paper covering on the outside of a paperback.

Favorite bookseller : you've previously added this bookseller to your favorites list.

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wraps : The paper covering on the outside of a paperback.

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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)

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.

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

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

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wraps : The paper covering on the outside of a paperback.

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

8vo : Short for Octavo, A book whose page size is approximately 8-10 inches tall. 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.

As New : "the book is in the same immaculate condition in which it was published. There can be no defects, no missing pages, no library stamps, etc., and the dust jacket (if it was issued with one) must be perfect without any tears." Condition definition from AB Bookman's Weekly.

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foxed : A discoloration to paper, brown and yellowish spots.

8vo : Short for Octavo, A book whose page size is approximately 8-10 inches tall. 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.

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

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

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

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folio : a large book size, generally 15" in height or larger.

As New : "the book is in the same immaculate condition in which it was published. There can be no defects, no missing pages, no library stamps, etc., and the dust jacket (if it was issued with one) must be perfect without any tears." Condition definition from AB Bookman's Weekly.

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

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dustwrapper : 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.

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

sunned : The affected portion of the book has been discolored from exposure to the sun.

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