Authors starting with J from Bath Internet Books

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.

pb : 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.

pb : paperback

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

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

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

bumped : 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

pb : 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.

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

pb : paperback

pb : paperback

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

pb : paperback

pb : paperback

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

pb : 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.

pb : 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.

pb : paperback

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)

pb : paperback

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

pb : 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.

pb : paperback

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

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.

pb : 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.

pb : paperback

pb : paperback

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

pb : paperback