Wicked Wonders

Glossary

New

A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new...[more]

fine

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

trade paperback

Used to indicate any paperback book that is larger than a mass-market paperback and is often more similar in size to a hardcover...[more]

jacket

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