Near perfect in every way. Only the most subtle bindery or printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Cover inks are bright with high reflectivity and minimal fading. Corners are cut square and sharp.
Staples are generally centered and clean with no rust.
Cover is generally centered and firmly secured to interior pages. Paper is supple and fresh. Spine it tight and flat. A nearly perfect copy with only minor imperfection allowed. Even then, only a modest color change is acceptable.