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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.

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Fine/Fair : Fine condition book with a Fair 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. 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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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.

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

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

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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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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

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

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

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

remainder : Book(s) which are sold at a very deep discount to alleviate publisher overstock. Often, though not always, they have a remainder mark.

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

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

DJ : Short for 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".

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

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

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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.

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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

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.

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

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book club edition : A generic term denoting a book which was produced or distributed by one of any number of book club organizations. Usually the overall quality of the book's materials is lower than the same book as printed by a traditional publishing house.

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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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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.

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

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

vg : Very Good condition. 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. (defined by AB Bookman's Weekly)

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

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