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

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

4to : Or quarto. A term used generally to describe the approximate size of a book, a book that is about 10" to 12" tall and roughly squarish in shape. The term is based on the size of paper traditionally used by book printers which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4to : Or quarto. A term used generally to describe the approximate size of a book, a book that is about 10" to 12" tall and roughly squarish in shape. The term is based on the size of paper traditionally used by book printers which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.

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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.

Fine/Fair : Fine condition book with a Fair condition dust jacket. Fine approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp. For the use of the term Fine there must also be no defects, etc., and if the jacket has a small tear, or other defect, or looks worn, those should be noted. 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)

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

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

4to : Or quarto. A term used generally to describe the approximate size of a book, a book that is about 10" to 12" tall and roughly squarish in shape. The term is based on the size of paper traditionally used by book printers which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.

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

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

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

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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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Brodart : Generally used to refer to a clear plastic cover that is sometimes added to the dustjacket or outside covering of a book. The name refers to the company by the same name which produces many book repair and archival products.

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

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

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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.

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.