Good Condition Describes a book that has normal wear and aging. No major defects or flaws. Original binding and all pages and illustrations present. Most books printed before 1900, in good condition, are probably acceptable to most collectors. In my descriptions, books with cracked hinges have a crack at the surface inside the book where the cover meets the spine.
Cracked hinges are usually still strong and functional.
I do not stock books with split or broken hinges - which would actually be separated at the hinge. Cropped This refers to the margins of a book that have been trimmed or cut during the re-binding process. Deckled Edges Books with deckled edges have the original rough uncut edges that are usually cut or trimmed during the binding process. They are mostly seen on special and limited editions these days. Dentelle A decorative border on the cover or spine of a book that is usually very elaborate or lacy in design.