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

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

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

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

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

soiled : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.

A.N. : When used to describe the condition of a book refers to 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," as defined by AB Bookman's Weekly

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.

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

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

chipped : A defect in which small pieces missing from the edges.

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

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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.

tail : The heel of the spine.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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.

soiled : Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.

Unbound : A book or pamphlet which does not have a covering binding, sometimes by original design, sometimes used to describe a book in which the cover has become removed. Also, the name of the Biblio.com monthly ezine for book lovers and collectors.

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

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

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

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

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