rading notes. First
Edition Mysteries uses the following terms to describe mystery books
and dust jackets:
Books
F: Fine. An essentially new,
probably unread book.
NF: Near fine. A book with minor flaws such as bumps or a very slight
spine slant.
VG: Very good. A book with significant flaws usually noted in the
description.
RM: Remainder mark.
Dust Jackets
F: Fine. An essentially new dust
jacket with only very insignificant flaws, if any.
NF: Near fine. A dust jacket with minor flaws such as short closed
tears or edge wear.
VG: Very good. A dust jacket with significant flaws usually noted in
the description.
NDJ: No dust jacket. A book published without a dust jacket.
A near fine book with a remainder mark in a fine dust jacket would be described as "NF/F-RM". If you have a question about the condition of any book, e-mail First Edition Mysteries for a more detailed description.
he following terms and
conditions apply to books purchased directly from First Edition
Mysteries:
Quantities of used and out-of-print
titles are limited, and subject to prior sale.
All mystery books are US, British, Canadian, Croatian, Danish, German,
Italian, or Japanese first editions unless otherwise specified. Dust
jackets are protected by clear mylar jacket covers.
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