Large but still comfortable in the hands. Reader's Copy A book in poor condition. It may be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted, have loose joints, hinges, pages, but must have a complete, legible text. Recto a right hand page only. Remainder A remainder is a book that is sold in bulk by a publisher once its sales fallen off.
Publishers often mark remaindered books by stamping or slashing an edge with a marker.
First editions with remainder marks are collectable but of lesser value. Remainders may also be referred to as publisher over runs. Self-wraps Wrappers that imitate a dust wrapper with their vestigial flaps. A small book but still larger than a miniature book. About half to three- quarters the size of a 12mo.