Books described in this condition have no visible defects even on close inspection. These books are bright, clean copies and have no visible signs of wear or aging. Dust jackets described in this condition are also free of any defects. Chipping, creasing, tearing, bumping, soiling, fading and yellowing are never found in this grade. A small step down from Very Fine.
Fine condition indicates a book that is close to perfect, showing slight signs of age.
A book in this category might have lost some of the original luster but will not have any tearing or chipping to the dust jacket. A bump or two is allowed, but the book will still be tight and clean. This category includes books that are close to perfect, but possess a minor defect that keep them out of the Fine category. Examples might be a chip or small tear to the dust jacket, or a subtle remainder mark on the book. These imperfections will usually be detailed in the description of the item.