		Book Sizes
		Grading Condition
		Books on CD-Rom

Grading Book Condition

Condition: Condition of a book is usually in the form of VG/VG, Fine/Good, VG/--, etc. The first part is the condition of the book, the second is the condition of the dust jacket. If a "/--" is present, it usually means that the dustjacket is not present.

As New - The book is in the same immaculate condition to which it was published. There can be no defects, no missing pages, no library stamps, etc., and the dustjacket (if it was issued with one) must be perfect, without any tears.

Fine (F or FN) - Approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp. For the use of the term Fine, there must also be no defects, etc., and if the jacket has a small tear, or other defect, or looks worn, this should be noted.

Very Good (VG) - Describes a book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects must be noted.

Good (G) - Describes the average used worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted.

Fair - Worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. All defects must be noted.

Poor - Describes a book that is sufficiently worn, to the point that its only merit is as a reading copy because it does have the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. This copy may be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.

Previous Page | Next Page

Quick Links to Our Online Store

Baby
Beer
Black Glass
Civil War Era
Cobalt
Gin/Wiskey
Hair/Skin
Ink
Jars-Fruit/Pickle
Meds/Cures/Patent Meds
Milk/Dairy
Mineral/Soda
Miniature
Perfume
Poison
Sauce/Coffee
Seltzer/Siphon
Stoneware

Animals
Civil War Era
Fire Fighting/Insurance
Kitchen
Nautical/Fishing/Hunting
Primitives/Wood
Scientific/Laboratory/ Surveying
Sewing
Tobacco/Matches

Bird Feeders
Christmas Lights
Fly/Minnow Trap
Glass Floats

Bleeding/Cupping
Dental
Eye Bath/Optical
General Medical
Homeopathy
Invalid Feeders
Narcotic/Anesthesia
Pharmacy
Quack Medicine
Veterinary

Alternative Medicine
Americana
Antique/Collectible Reference
Bottles
Other Glass
Medical
Dental
Pharmacy
Quack Medicine
Other
Civil War
Fishing/Hunting
Freemasonry
Medical
Pharmacy
Quack Medicine
Religious
Surgical Catalogs
Veterinary

To receive updates on our new products,
subscribe to our product specific Mailing Lists.

Learn More About Antique Bottles • Glossary of Book Terms • Web Ring • Links to Other Sites
Antique Bottles • Antiques & Collectibles • Medical Antiques • Specialty Glass • Rare & Out of Print Books

www.AntiqueandBottleShop.com • www.Bibliobytes.net • Copyright 2004
Website Design & Development by Dynamic Design Online