Elemenopy

Glossary

fine

A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the crispne...[more]

jacket

Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps aro...[more]

wrappers

The paper covering on the outside of a paperback.  Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for ...[more]

First Edition

In collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in cases ...[more]