Grading Standards -
Books:
- New --- A book that has never been read.
- As New (AN) ---
A book that has been read but looks as if it is New. The book must
show no flaws of any kind. The pages must be tight as if just published.
- Fine (F) --- A book that has 1 or 2 very minor flaws and still retains tight pages.
- Near Fine (NF+) --- A book that is in better than Near Fine but is not quite in Fine condition.
- Near Fine (NF) --- A book that has a few minor flaws and 1 or 2 moderate flaws. A light reading crease on the spine is allowed
- Near Fine - (NF-) ---A
book that has many minor flaws and up to 4 moderate flaws. A reading
crease either on the spine or along the front edge of the spine is
allowed as is a very light cover crease at one of the corners.
- Very Good + (VG+) ---
A book that has many moderate flaws and may have cover creasing. It
usually has reading creases, and may have a name inside the book.
- Very Good (VG) ---
A book that looks like the common book found in a used book store or
thrift shop. The book usually contains numerous moderate and a few major
flaws, it may have some staining on the back cover. Very Good
condition books are not collectible unless a higher quality book is
expensive. This is the lowest grade book we carry with a few
exceptions.
- Very Good - (VG-) ---A book that has Creasing, heavy wear, and numerous flaws both moderate and major. This book is definitely a reading copy.
- Good (G) --- A book that belongs in either the trash or the library.
- Ex-Library (XL) ---
A book that has been removed from the library. This book is graded as
above. An Ex-Library book Can be graded Very Good + at best.
Note---In
the case of hardcover editions, the grading may be listed as NF/VG etc.
The first grade represents the condition of the book and the second
condition represents the dust jacket. In this instance the book would
be in Near Fine condition with a Very Good dust jacket.