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Book Grading Policy

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Applegarth Books

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8507 Highway 51 North

phone: 901-873-0733

nancy@applegarthbooks.com

Store Hours

Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sat.: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. 6 p.m.

Buyer's Hours

Mon.–Fri.: noon–8 p.m.
Sat.: noon–9 p.m.
Sun.: no book-buying

Book quality

When grading collectable books or first editions, we will use the following guidelines:

AS NEW: This grade will be used only when the book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was originally published. There can be no defects, no missing pages, no library stamps, etc., and the dust jacket (if it was issued with one) must be perfect, without any tears. Note: The term "as new" is preferred over the alternative, "mint," to describe a copy that is perfect in every respect, including jacket.

FINE: The book approaches the condition of "as new," but without being crisp. For the grade of "fine," the book must have no defects, etc., and if the jacket has a small tear or other defect, or if the book looks worn, this should be noted.

VERY GOOD: This describes a used book that does show some small signs of wear —but no tears— on either binding or paper. Any defects must be noted.

GOOD: Describes the average used and worn book that has all its pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted.

FAIR: A worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. All defects must be noted.

POOR: Describes a book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is as a reading copy, because it does have the complete text (which must be legible). Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. This copy may be soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, and/or pages.

Applegarth Books Book Grading Policy
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Applegarth Books Next to Starbucks! 8507 Highway 51 North phone: 901-873-0733 nancy@applegarthbooks.com Store Hours Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun.: 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Buyer's Hours Mon.–Fri.: noon–8 p.m. Sat.: noon–9 p.m. Sun.: no book-buying		Book quality When grading collectable books or first editions, we will use the following guidelines: AS NEW: This grade will be used only when the book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was originally published. There can be no defects, no missing pages, no library stamps, etc., and the dust jacket (if it was issued with one) must be perfect, without any tears. Note: The term "as new" is preferred over the alternative, "mint," to describe a copy that is perfect in every respect, including jacket. FINE: The book approaches the condition of "as new," but without being crisp. For the grade of "fine," the book must have no defects, etc., and if the jacket has a small tear or other defect, or if the book looks worn, this should be noted. VERY GOOD: This describes a used book that does show some small signs of wear —but no tears— on either binding or paper. Any defects must be noted. GOOD: Describes the average used and worn book that has all its pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. FAIR: A worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. All defects must be noted. POOR: Describes a book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is as a reading copy, because it does have the complete text (which must be legible). Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. This copy may be soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, and/or pages.
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