For the use of the term Fine there must be no defects, etc., and if the jacket has a small tear, or other defect, or looks worn, this should be noted. The first published appearance of a book. Foxing Orange brown spotting caused by a reaction of the decay in the paper with normal moisture. A defect of note in plates especially. Frontispiece or Frontis A plate or illustration at the front of the book, usually facing the title page.
Frontispieces are often of much higher quality than the rest of the illustrations in a book.
The absence of a frontispiece sometimes indicates a later printing of the book. Full binding A book which is covered entirely in the same material. Good Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. A page bearing a short title only and preceding the full title page.