Condition Guide

All of the books available on Book Stacks are secondhand books which means their condition will vary from listing to listing. Use this guide to determine the general condition of each listing.

As New: The book is in just published condition. May be old but shows no signs of being read, opened, or owned.

Excellent: This book is nearly As New but has possibly been opened or read. No defects to book, covers, jacket, or pages.

Very Good: The book show some small signs of wear on the cover, binding, or pages.

Good: The book has the average wear of a secondhand book with no missing pages or significant defects. May include bent pages, scuffed edges, cracked spine, or signs of ageing.

Fair: The book is worn and has complete pages but may have more significant wear to cover, binding, jacket, etc. May include bent cover, significantly cracked or worn spine, or greater signs of ageing.

Poor: This book is in well-worn condition with possible defects or loose or missing pages. May be stained, soiled, or otherwise damaged.