OZMA OF OZ, L. Frank Baum, Chicago, Reilly & Lee, 1907 Popular Edition 1931 - 1935
Item History & Price
CONDITIONSTATEMENTThecondition of this antique hardback book is graded GOOD. The cover's pictorial plate has some scuffing. The cover is edge worn with a 1"split on the heel of the spine. It is the Popular Edition and was not published with a dust jacket. The book was published between 1931-1935. Ingrading hardcover and collectible books, we use the grading system provided bythe Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA.)While grading can be subjective, when indoubt, we und...er-grade and lower the price.NOTE: COMBINED SHIPPING RULE:Only 30 cents for each additional eligibleitem purchased from Althea Collectibles.GRADINGFORMATVERYFINE (VF). The book is without faults or defects, in the same condition as whenit was published. FINE(F). The book approaches the above, but is not crisp. May show signs of havingbeen carefully read, but no real defects or flawsNEAR-FINE(NF). The book approaches Fine but with a couple of defects which should benoted.VERYGOOD (VG). The book shows some small signs of wear on either the binding ordustjacket. Defects and faults should be noted.GOOD(G). An average used book that has all pages present. All defects should benoted.FAIR(FR). A used book that has its complete text but may be missing end papers, half-title page, etc. Dustjacket may have noticeable signs of wear such ascrimping, small tears, or curling on the edges. All defects should be notedPOOR/READINGCOPY. A book so worn that its only merit is that it has the complete text. Maybe soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc. All defects should be noted.EX-LIBRARY.An ex-library book must always be noted regardless of condition.BOOKCLUB EDITION. A book-club edition must always be noted regardless of condition.ODORS/SOILING.Either rectify them before listing or note the condition in the listing.Hardcoverbooks with a dustjacket should have the condition of the book and thedustjacket listed separately. This is normally shown as __/ __, i.e., F/F, denoting the book first and the dustjacket second. CONDITIONSTATEMENTThecondition of this antique hardcover book is graded GOOD; it has some wear andtiny tears on the top and bottom of the spine. It has no dustjacket. In gradinghardcover and collectible books, we use the grading system provided by theIndependent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA.)While grading can be subjective, when indoubt, we under-grade and lower the price. GRADINGFORMATVERYFINE (VF). The book is without faults or defects, in the same condition as whenit was published. FINE(F). The book approaches the above, but is not crisp. May show signs of havingbeen carefully read, but no real defects or flawsNEAR-FINE(NF). The book approaches Fine but with a couple of defects which should benoted.VERYGOOD (VG). The book shows some small signs of wear on either the binding ordustjacket. Defects and faults should be noted.GOOD(G). An average used book that has all pages present. All defects should benoted.FAIR(FR). A used book that has its complete text but may be missing end papers, half-title page, etc. Dustjacket may have noticeable signs of wear such ascrimping, small tears, or curling on the edges. All defects should be notedPOOR/READINGCOPY. A book so worn that its only merit is that it has the complete text. Maybe soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc. All defects should be noted.EX-LIBRARY.An ex-library book must always be noted regardless of condition.BOOKCLUB EDITION. A book-club edition must always be noted regardless of condition.ODORS/SOILING.Either rectify them before listing or note the condition in the listing.Hardcoverbooks with a dustjacket should have the condition of the book and thedustjacket listed separately. This is normally shown as __/ __, i.e., F/F, denoting the book first and the dustjacket second.
