Titles starting with N from signedbooksfromthuk

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

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

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

ARC : Advanced Review Copy, a specially printed copy of the book, generally paperback, which has been produced and distributed by the publishers for promotional purposes, given to bookstores, editors, and reviewers.

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

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

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

shelf wear : Minor wear resulting from a book being place on, and taken from a bookshelf, especially along the bottom edge.