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Book Condition Guide

Here at Horizon Bookstore our goal is to get more books into the hands of more readers, and we do this by helping as many pre-loved books as possible find happy new homes.

We work in an ethical and sustainable way that creates positive benefits for both book suppliers and our customers.

When books arrive to us, we assess and then grade each one carefully so that every time you make a purchase from us, you can be certain you’re receiving the same level of quality.

Read on to find out more about how we source and assess our books, or go straight to the Condition Category Guide.

Book conditions guide

You’ll find that every book on our website has its own page with an Additional Information section that lists the book’s Condition.

The Conditions are as follows:

New

  • Brand-new copy, ready to be opened for the first time
  • Pages untouched with perfect binding
  • Be the first to read this new book

Like New

  • Book cover shows no visible wear.
  • Dust jacket included if applicable.
  • No missing or damaged pages; no tears; possibly minimal creasing.
  • No underlining or highlighting of text; no writing in the margins.
 

Very Good

  • Minimal amount of creasing to the spine
  • Square binding
  • Minimal or no discoloration of pages
  • Dust jacket present
  • No highlighting or note-taking
 

Good

  • Slightly crooked spine or slightly torn dust jacket
  • Mild creasing of cover
  • Slightly loose bindings
  • Mild browning
  • Slight highlighting or note-taking
  • Possibility of library stickers on the cover or within
 

Well-Read

  • Spine may be warped with cracking and scuffing
  • Cover may be discoloured and creasing
  • Pages may be browned and warped
  • Markings and note-taking do not interfere with reading
  • May be without endpapers or title page
  • May be some water damage
  • Cover slightly torn
  • Possibility of library stickers on the cover or within
 
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