Writing, discoloring, staining short of total defacement. Corners may be gone. Structural integrity may be compromised. Many tears and defects adding up to defacement. Sleeve may be barely intact.
Cover artwork is virtually perfect with no noticeable manufacturing defects.
Cover is new with no visible wear. Cover artwork colors are full and bright. There will be no serious manufacturing defects. Cover appears new at first glance. There will be some barely noticeable wear.