| New |
This book is brand new. It has never been opened or read. |
| A+ |
This book is in the same condition as when it was new. There are no defects. |
| A |
Almost the condition of A+ but without being as crisp. May have some small signs of use. |
| A- |
In very good condition but has some signs of wear. |
| B+ |
Above average used book. May have lightly bumped corners, light rubbings, or other minor defects; may have some mild underlining. |
| B |
This book shows average wear and maybe some small damage such as small tears in pages, rubbings, bumped corners, fading, light stains, etc. May have some marking. |
| B- |
In fair condition but is quite worn and may have some minor damage which may include tears, scuffs, scrapes, library stamps, fading, stains, etc. May have moderate marking. |
| C+ |
Pages complete, but binding, cover, and pages may be well worn and may show some damage. |
| C |
May be soiled or stained. May have loose joints, torn pages, missing maps or plates, or other defects. |
| C- |
May have missing pages, plates, maps, etc., may have torn or missing binding, may be stained, foxxed, and/or badly damaged. |