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Books features: bound in fine genuine leather with 22 karat gold decorations all page edges gilded with 22 karat gold raised spine hubs sewn-in satin ribbon bookmarks archival quality acid-free paper silk moire fabric endpapers thread-sewn pages for strength and durability Definitions of the Condition of a Book As a reputable online book seller, I use the Independent Online Bookseller's Association guidelines on how to describe a book's condition. Below is an explanation of each rating. MINT (M): Without faults or defects, unread, in the same immaculate condition in which it was published (Note: very few 'new' books qualify for this grade, as many times there will be rubs/scuffs to the dustjackets from shipping, or bumped lower spine ends/corners from shelving). FINE (F): Approaches the above, but not crisp. May have been carefully read and dustjacket may have been slightly rubbed or spine ends slightly bumped from shelving/shipping, but no real defects or faults. (NOTE: From here on, there may be '+' and '-' in a grade, which will mean that it is above the grade noted but not quite to the next higher grade for '+', and that it is below the grade noted but not quite to the next lower grade for '-'. NEAR FINE: A book or dustjacket approaching FINE but with a couple of very minor defects or faults. VERY GOOD: A used book showing some small signs of wear on either binding or dustjacket. Any defects/faults must be noted. GOOD: The average used and worn book that has all 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 page, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dustjacket, etc. may also be worn. All defects/faults must be noted. POOR / READING COPY: A book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. May be soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted, and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc. EX-LIBRARY: Will always be designated as such I will always to attemp to grade each and every book accurately. If you receive an item from CatShakSeller that does not meet your expectations please contact me directly and I will do my best to make the situation right. Please Note that Shipping may take longer than anticipated during busy holiday seasons and during unexpected natural or man-made events. Shipping: Standard shipping is FREE and by Media Mail and will take 5 to 10 days depending on location. If you need this book quickly, please select Expedited Shipping; Calculated based on your location - either USPS Priority Mail 2 to 5 days or FedEx 2-Day.