Book condition classifications
- Fine — if a 20th century book, the condition should be almost "like new" …
- Very Good — a 20th century book should show only minor rubbing at book extremities …
- Good — either a 20th century or an earlier book showing average use and wear …
- Fair — a book with much use and wear and multiple problems …
- Binding copy — a copy in need of a replacement backstrip or spine …
- Reading copy — a copy in poor condition, practically synonymous with binding copy …
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