EXCELLENT - Used Book with nil or few minor defects or faults which will be noted.

VERY GOOD - Used Book showing some signs of wear. Minor creasing to spine. Defects will be noted.

GOOD - The average used book that is totally complete and intact. May have moderate creasing to spine. Defects will be noted.

FAIR - A worn used book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title page, etc. May have substantial creasing to spine. Defects or faults will be noted.

READING COPY - A used book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates must be noted. May be soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted, and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.

EX-LIBRARY - Will always be noted, if applicable, no matter what the condition of the book.

BOOK CLUB - Will always be noted, if applicable, no matter what the condition of the book.