Book Condition Guidelines
Most of the books sold on Cat's Corner Books website are classified as USED or previously owned. A condition is given in the item description, as well as any other helpful information regarding the listing. Below is a description of each condition category.
New - Book is brand new; never been read.
Like New - Book has been read or owned by another person but is in perfect shape ... no marks, bends, or blemishes exist.
Very Good - Book has been read or owned by another person but is in great shape. There may be writing on inside front page (inscription), faded pages, or some spine wear. Hardcover books will have dust jacket in great shape.
Good - Book has been read or owned by another person but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. There is no writing or annotating within the book pages, but there may be writing or marks on the inside cover(s).
Acceptable - Book has obvious wear. It may have some damage to the cover, the binding may be slightly damaged, or there could be writing, underlining, or highlighting within the pages, but there are no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text.
Any ex-library books will be marked "acceptable" and will also be mentioned within the item description.
New - Book is brand new; never been read.
Like New - Book has been read or owned by another person but is in perfect shape ... no marks, bends, or blemishes exist.
Very Good - Book has been read or owned by another person but is in great shape. There may be writing on inside front page (inscription), faded pages, or some spine wear. Hardcover books will have dust jacket in great shape.
Good - Book has been read or owned by another person but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. There is no writing or annotating within the book pages, but there may be writing or marks on the inside cover(s).
Acceptable - Book has obvious wear. It may have some damage to the cover, the binding may be slightly damaged, or there could be writing, underlining, or highlighting within the pages, but there are no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text.
Any ex-library books will be marked "acceptable" and will also be mentioned within the item description.