Number Line A series of numbers appearing on the copyright page of a book, where the lowest number generally indicates the printing of that. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the. Fine A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws.

Title Page A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the. Edges The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a. Tight Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use. Remainder Mark Usually an ink marking of some sort which indicates that the book was designated a remainder. Price Clipped When a book is described as price-clipped, it indicates that the portion of the dust jacket flap that has the publisher's. Flap(s) The portion of a book cover or cover jacket that folds into the book from front to back. A book may have more than one first edition in. First Edition In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, 'new'.

New A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Bumps Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light. Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: Brodart Generally used to refer to a clear plastic cover that is sometimes added to the dustjacket or outside covering of a book.

The Totem by David Morrell