Book descriptions

Worldbridge Books offers a reliable and trustworthy way of ordering previously-owned books online.

We use the same descriptors for previously owned books that are common in the profession:

As New (AN): describes a book that is in the same condition as when it was issued by the printer. The book is tight. It has not been read or its pages turned.

Fine (F): A Fine book approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp. FN means Near Fine. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages.

Very Good (VG): describes a book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects are noted in the item description.

Good (G): describes the average used book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects are noted in the item description.

Fair: describes a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title page, etc.). Any defects or missing pieces are noted in the description.
Poor: Describes a book that is sufficiently worn. 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.

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