Condition Grading Terms

Brand New:

(BN)

A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.

Like New:

(LN)

A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.

Very Good

(VGC)

A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no major creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.

Good:

(GC)

A Book that has been read but in Good Condition, The Dust Jacket for hard covers may not be included please Refer to Photo, Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal Creasing, Tearing, Underlining & Highlighting of Text, Or writing in Margins and Inside front Cover. Maybe X-Library School Book Which may Included Front Page Torn Out, 

Acceptable:

(AC)

A book with obvious wear. May have Writing in Margins/Inside front cover, Underling, Highlighting of Text, Blotching, Slight moisture damage, Creasing to Cover,  No Missing Pages or anything that would comprise the legibility or Understanding of Text. Possible X-Library School Book may have front page missing. Many Children's books do have a name inscription