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Book's conditions are subjective but common sense dictates the following:
ACCEPTABLE/SATISFACTORY:
Physical appearance: The cover shows significant wear, such as heavy scuffing, creases, or possible tears. The dust jacket (if present) may be heavily worn, torn, or missing.
Pages: The pages are intact but may have extensive signs of use, such as stains, writing, highlighting, or underlining. Some pages may be creased or dog-eared.
Binding: The binding may be loose or show signs of damage, but all pages are still attached.
Overall: The book is heavily worn but remains readable and functional.
GOOD :
Physical appearance: The cover has visible wear, which could include scuffs, scratches, or small creases. The dust jacket (if included) may have tears or fraying edges.
Pages: The pages are intact but may have some signs of use, such as light stains, creased corners, or minor markings like a name or note. However, the text remains readable with no major damage.
Binding: The binding is still intact, but it may show signs of loosening or wear.
Overall: The book has been read and shows moderate wear, but it is still in acceptable condition for reading or use.
VERY GOOD:
Physical appearance: The book shows no obvious damage to the cover. The dust jacket (if present) may have minimal wear.
Pages: The pages are clean, with no writing, highlighting, or underlining. There may be very minor imperfections, like a small corner crease or light wear from careful use.
Binding: The binding is tight and intact.
Overall: The book has been well cared for, and any signs of wear are minor and cosmetic.
LIKE NEW:
Physical appearance: The book appears almost brand new with minimal or no visible wear. The cover is clean and intact, with sharp corners and no creases. If there’s a dust jacket, it is in perfect or near-perfect condition.
Pages: The pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked, with no writing, highlighting, or underlining.
Binding: The binding is tight, with no signs of wear or damage.
Overall: The book has been opened or read only lightly, if at all, and it looks as if it has just come off the shelf.
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