Três Cantos da Terra: Lia do Rio, Brasil, Patricia Johanson, Estados Unidos, Mariyo Yagi, Japão = Nature in Process, Cosmic, Maternal: Lia do Rio, Brazil, Patricia Johanson, United States, Mariyo Yagi, Japan. (Catalog of an exhibition held at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 5-Sept. 14, 1993, Bertha and Karl Leubsdorf Art Gallery, Hunter College, New York, Nov. 9-Dec. 14, 1993, and at the Gallery Nikko, Tokyo, May 9-June 11, 1994).

Biblio’s Book Conditions

• As New
  The book is pristine and free of any defects, in the same condition as when it was first newly published.
• Fine (F)
  A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the crispness of an uncirculated, unopened volume.
• Near Fine (NrFine or NF)
  Almost perfect, but not quite fine. Any defect outside of shelf-wear should be noted.
• Very Good (VG)
  A used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Very good items should not have writing or highlighting.
• Good (G or Gd.)
  The average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. ‘Good’ items often include writing and highlighting and may be ex-library. Any defects should be noted. The oft-repeated aphorism in the book collecting world is “good isn’t very good.”
• Fair
  It is best to assume that a “fair” book is in rough shape but still readable.
• Poor (P)
  A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. Any missing pages must be specifically noted.