10 – Mint (M)
Perfect. No flaws at all.

9 – Near Mint (NM)
Almost perfect. Tiny, barely visible defects.

7 – Fine (FN)
Looks nice but has small wear (minor creases, slight spine ticks).

5 – Very Good (VG)
Clearly used. Noticeable wear, small tears, creases.

3 – Good (G)
Well-read. Heavy wear, folds, possible loose staples.

1 – Poor (P)
Very damaged. Missing pieces, major tears, barely intact.