Learn more about factors affecting book condition…Įdition / Printing: Edition refers to the copies of a book printed from the same setting of type. These books are generally below the standards of Empty Mirror books and we do not, except in very unusual circumstances, sell books in Poor condition. It may actually have some loose pages, underlining or highlighting, or be very soiled. Poor/Fair indicates a copy with very serious defects. Many ex-library books fall into this category. There may be a larger tear in the dustjacket, a large gift inscription, be very sunned, have a creased spine, or have other defects. Good denotes a copy with some obvious, larger flaws. Most of our books are Very Good or better. Defects will be noted in our description. It may be rubbed, have a small tear, a dinged corner, or other minor defect.
Very Good is a copy with one or more small defects. (Example: “slightly rubbed, else fine.”). Any flaw, such as a bumped corner, a slightly sunned spine, rubbing, slight soiling, or a very tiny tear, will be noted. Sometimes abbreviated “VF.”įine is a copy with no real defects, but is not as pristine as a very fine copy. Very fine is a flawless copy, perfect in every way and probably never read.
#Book collector signed how to
Ever how to interpret the condition, edition, and other terms included in the description of a book for sale? Here we’ll unravel the mystery.
0 kommentar(er)
