Wednesday, 15 August 2012

Types of book conditions

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 …

See the full article at http://www.trussel.com/books/lucas04.htm

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