Indian: The History Of A Classic American Motorcycle

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number line

A series of numbers appearing on the copyright page of a book, where the lowest number generally indicates the printing of that...[more]

edges

The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...[more]

remainder mark

Usually an ink marking of some sort which indicates that the book was designated a remainder. In most cases, it can be found on...[more]

fine

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

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....[more]

tight

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

First Edition

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

jacket

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