Book Condition Guide

Please read the below information regarding to the principles used for when cataloguing the condition of the books listed in our website. 

• Our shop does its utmost to ensure that the goods listed follow a thorough assessment carried out internally, prior being offered to our clients.
• The below guide should help our client familiarise with the nomenclature utilized. 
• Please ensure to revise the item images offered for a close-up view to its current condition. 

Rating	Condition Acronym	Condition Descriptor
10.0 Gem Mint	GM	A brand-new, unused, unopened, unworn, undamaged item.
9.9 Mint	M	A brand-new, unused, unopened, unworn, undamaged item.
9.8 Near Mint/Mint	NM/M	A brand-new, unused, unopened, unworn, undamaged item.
9.6 Near Mint+	NM+	An almost brand-new item. Barely ever been used, opened once at most, unworn, undamaged item.
9.4 Near Mint	NM	An almost brand-new item. Barely ever been used, opened once at most, unworn, undamaged item.
9.2 Near Mint-	NM-	An item that looks as if it was just taken out of shrink wrap. No visible wear, and all facets of the item are flawless and intact.
9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint	VF/NM	An item that looks as if it was just taken out of shrink wrap. No visible wear, and all facets of the item are flawless and intact.
8.5 Very Fine+	VF+	An item that is used but still in very good condition. May have some wear and tear marks.
8.0 Very Fine	VF	An item that is used but still in very good condition. May have some wear and tear marks.
7.5 Very Fine-	VF-	An item that is used but still in very good condition. May have some wear and tear marks.
7.0 Fine/Very Fine	F/VF	An item that is used but still in very good condition. May have some wear and tear marks.
6.5 Fine+	F+	An item that is used but still in very good condition. May have some wear and tear marks.
6.0 Fine	F	An item that is used but still in very good condition. May have some wear and tear marks.
5.5 Fine-	F-	An item in used but good condition. Some wear and tear marks including scratches, breaks, written marks. Pages have minimal damage or markings, or decoloration over time.
5.0 Very Good/Fine	VG/F	An item in used but good condition. Some wear and tear marks including scratches, breaks, written marks. Pages have minimal damage or markings, or decoloration over time.
4.5 Very Good+	VG+	An item in used but good condition. Some wear and tear marks including scratches, breaks, written marks. Pages have minimal damage or markings, or decoloration over time.
4.0 Very Good	VG	An item in used but good condition. Some wear and tear marks including scratches, breaks, written marks. Pages have minimal damage or markings, or decoloration over time.
3.5 Very Good-	VG-	An item in used but good condition. Some wear and tear marks including scratches, breaks, written marks. Pages have minimal damage or markings, or decoloration over time.
3.0 Good/Very Good	G/VG	An item in used but good condition. Some wear and tear marks including scratches, breaks, written marks. Pages have minimal damage or markings, or decoloration over time.
2.5 Good+	G+	An item with obvious or significant wear, but still operational. The item may have some damage to the cover and or inside, but the integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, scratches, page damages or markings etc...
2.0 Good	G	An item with obvious or significant wear, but still operational. The item may have some damage to the cover and or inside, but the integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, scratches, page damages or markings etc...
1.8 Good-	G-	An item with obvious or significant wear, but still operational. The item may have some damage to the cover and or inside, but the integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, scratches, page damages or markings etc...
1.5 Fair/Good	FR/G	An item with obvious or significant wear, but still operational. The item may have some damage to the cover and or inside, but the integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, scratches, page damages or markings etc...
1.0 Fair	FR	An item with obvious or significant wear, but still operational. The item may have some damage to the cover and or inside, but the integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, scratches, page damages or markings etc...
0.5 Poor	P	An item with obvious or significant wear, but still operational. The item may have some damage to the cover and or inside, but the integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, scratches, page damages or markings etc...