New: These are new books which have been purchased from publishers and authors.
Used - Like New: These are books which have been read previously or are excess stock from bookshops and publishers. These books will have:
Intact spine
No pen and pencil marks
No yellow or dirty pages
No physical damage
Intact front and back covers
Intact dust jacket and cover in case of HardcoversAccessories (if any)
User - Very Good: These are the books which have have been sourced from book lovers and are in very good condition.
Used - Good: They may have signs of ageing but will be in pretty good condition. These books will have:
Visible wrinkles on covers
Name and other minor markings inside
Yellow pages and folded corners
A few wrinkled pages inside
Damaged or no dust jacket in case of hardcovers
Readable: These are the warriors who have withered the storm. These books may be old and have visible wear and tear signs. These books will have:
Visible wrinkles on book and inside
Minor tear in a few pages but has all the pages
Name and other markings Dark and yellowish pages
Damages spine Damaged front and back cover