As New describes a book that is immaculate and pristine -- just like it was when it rolled off the press. Its use includes the dustjacket.
Fine approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp AND, additionally, there must be no defects to either the book or jacket.
Near Fine approaches Fine but has small, minor, described defects.
Very Good describes a book that shows some small signs of wear on the binding, text pages, and/or dustjacket. Any defects must be noted and a book with significant defects such as a large tear in a page or a small tear on the jacket would be disqualified from this listing.
Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. All defects must be noted.
Fair is book whose binding, jacket and text pages are tired and worn. It possesses its complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. All defects must be noted.
Poor describes a book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is as a Reading Copy because it does have the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates must be noted. The book may be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.
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