A.R. MELROSE - THE POOH DICTIONARY - PAPERBACK

M - MINT: This means that the book is in near perfect condition. If it is a hardback book, it is complete with its dust-wrapper and is impossible to tell from a new copy. Dustjacket (if present) as new.

NM - NEAR MINT: The book appears to be in almost mint condition. Closer examination however will show signs of ownership and storage. There may also be a small inscription from previous ownership, but generally the book is in near perfect condition. Dustjacket (if present) as new but with very slight rubbing on the corners.

EX - EXCELENT: Books in this condition will be better that VERY GOOD but slightly poorer than FINE. Again, there may also be a small inscription from previous ownership.

VG - VERY GOOD: Slightly less than fine condition. Apart from slight foxing or fading, the book has no faults. Dustjacket (if present) clean with excellent colouring but with slight rubbing to most edges and corners. Again, there may also be a small inscription from previous ownership.

G - GOOD: It is obvious that the book is second-hand. However apart from minor faults, it may be assumed that books in good condition are complete in all respects, unless described otherwise. Dustjacket (if present) fairly clean with almost perfect colouring but suffering from marks, creasing and other signs of wear. Most of the edges are rubbed or have very small tears in them.

F - FAIR: Books in this condition will be better than POOR but slightly poorer that GOOD.

P - POOR: This means that the book will display serious wear and damage, it may be warped, and the spine irreparably damaged. The text however will be complete but the book is really only suitable as a reading copy. Dustjacket (if present) will be tatty and grubby and may well be marked, creased or torn.