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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

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

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

Fine/VG : A Fine condition book with a Very Good 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. Very Good 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

x-lib : An abbreviation for Ex-library former library book, generally containing library acquisition and ownership stamped markings, and other typical indications of the library's use.

closed tear : A tear in which no material has been lost.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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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

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

o/w : An abbreviation for otherwise

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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

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

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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.

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

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.

laid in : something which is included with, but not attached to the book, such as a sheet of paper.

facsimile : An exact copy of an original work.

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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

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

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.

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

title page : A page where the title of the book, the author's name and publication information usually appear.

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

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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DJ : Short 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.

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.

plates : Full page illustrations or photographs. Plates are printed separately from the text of the book, and bound in at production. I.e., they are not sewn as parts of gatherings.