HELPFUL GLOSSARY TERMS*

DUST JACKET: the decorative paper covering of a book's binding

VERY FINE:  as new

FINE:  book appears to have been read, but with minimal evidence; dust jacket may have lost some sheen; with no tears or chips

VERY GOOD:  book shows obvious evidence of having been read; dust jacket may be faded and with a tear and/ or chip

GOOD:  book is largely intact (no pages missing), but with compromised binding;  dust jacket may have large tears, chips and/ or stains

LIBRARY MARKINGS:  book and dust jacket may have been stamped, taped, or with glue as on ex-library books

* Ellis, Ian C.  Book Finds:  How To Find, Buy, and Sell Used and Rare Books. New York:  Berkeley Publishing Group, 2001