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As new means that the book is in the state that it should have been in when it left the publisher. This is the equivalent of mint condition in numismatics. Fine (F or FN) is "as new" but allowing for the normal effects of time on an unused book that has been protected. A fine book shows no damage. Very good (VG) describes a book that is worn ...
DW: Dustwrapper (same as dust jacket, or book jacket) [1] Ed.: Edition or editor. [1] [2] [3] Endp. or e.p.: Endpaper. [1] [2] Eng. or engr.: Engraved(ing). [1] Ex-lib: Ex-Library copy, a book once held in library. [1] [2] Not to be confused with Ex Libris. Ex Libris: From the library of, referring to previous owner—often found on bookplates ...
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This is how the printer's key may appear in the first print run of a book. In this common example numbers are removed with subsequent printings, so if "1" is seen then the book is the first printing of that edition. If it is the second printing then the "1" is removed, meaning that the lowest number seen will be "2". [3]
A popular book is sometimes re-issued under the imprint of a book club. Often it is a new setting and with cheaper paper and binding. Any photographic illustrations in the original are either absent or reduced in number. Book club editions are sold to members at a good discount compared with the original issue price.
Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist and public health campaigner based in London, says Americans' foods are fueling chronic diseases. He shares his warnings and tips with Fox News Digital.
In the book trade, a tipped-in page or tipped-in plate is a page that is printed separately from the main text of the book, but attached to the book. The page may be glued onto a regular page or even bound along with the other pages. There are various reasons for tipped-in-pages, including photographic prints and reviews.
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