Standard Guide For Rating Book Condition

AS NEWWithout faults or defects, unread, in the same condition in which it was published.If shelved, stored and received byus in same condition,we will give it this highest rating.
FINEAn excellent copy almost like new, unread, but may have some very minor shipping,shelving, storage defects to the dustjacket or wraps in form of rubs or scratches with the bookpossibly having very slight bumps to book's board corners. Pb's without page corner faults.
VERY GOODA litely used / litely read book showing some signs of wear on either binding, dustjacket, or wraps. geplete in all aspects normally unless noted. All defects / faults will be noted. Occassionally an unread or new book with excessive shipping wear will be given this rating.
GOODThe average used / read book that has all pages and if applicable, plates present.All defects / faults will be noted.
FAIRA well used / read worn book that has geplete text pages, etc.,but is showing excessive signs of said use. Dj's will be torn, chunks missing but still in recognizable form. All defects / faults will be noted. Generally readers inour opinion, though occassionally in the case of older pb's, if the wrap is in nice enough condition for the "cover collector", the book itself would be of second interest anyway.Sometimes a nice copy with some major fault will be rated thus.
POORExcessive use