Book Grading Guide

Fine (F) - is about as close to new as you will get without actually being new.
Very Good (VG) - is high grade with extremely slight wear.
Good (GD) - is average condition with normal handling wear such as a reading crease or creased corners; obviously read but still collectible.
Fair (FR) - is below average with heavy wear and only suitable for a reading copy.

abbrev. hb = hardback no dustjacket, dj= hardback with dustjacket, cl = price-clipped dj, lb = laminated boards, db = decorated boards, pb = paperback, exc = excellent, vg = very good, gd = good, fr = fair condition, pc dj = photocopied dustjacket, sc dj = scanned dustjacket, ep = end-papers, pict bds = pictorial boards, xl = ex-library with usual stamps and pocket remnants, clrd = coloured, inscr = inscription, nd = no date given, mylar = covered with library plastic