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

soiled : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.

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.

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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.

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).

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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wrappers : Paperback or softbound. Also, wraps.

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pb : paperback

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

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

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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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).

inscribed : a short note written by the author or a previous owner in the beginning of a book, generally accompanied by a signature.

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

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

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pb : paperback

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

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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.

pb : paperback

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

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 cut into eight pages.

pb : paperback

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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 cut into eight pages.

pb : paperback

crisp : A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp will not have 'well-read' pages, i.e., where the book will naturally open to certain pages or sections.

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

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 cut into eight pages.

pb : paperback

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

pictorial wraps : Indicates that the covers of a paperback are decorated with a pitcure of some sort.

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

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 cut into eight pages.

pb : paperback

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

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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 cut into eight pages.

e.p. : When used to describe a book, the endpaper(s), The first and last two pages (verso and recto) from the front and back of a book.