Titles starting with L from Williams Books

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

Mass Market : Also known as the pocket paperback. A small format paperback usually measuring about 4" by 6".

pb : paperback

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

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

Mass market paperback : Also known as the pocket paperback. A small format paperback usually measuring about 4" by 6".

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

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)

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

Mass market paperback : Also known as the pocket paperback. A small format paperback usually measuring about 4" by 6".

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.

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

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