Rare Books

 

Native Child Dinétah is making primary  source  materials available to rescue what still can be found from oblivion. 

The physical condition of a book – how worn it is – has a large impact on its value. The definitions below are for reference only. 

  • As New:  The book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. This could be the description for a book that has been lost in a warehouse for years, never shelved, thumbed or even opened yet may still be some years old.               
  • Fine (F or FN): A Fine book approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages.                                                                                                   
  • Very Good (VG): Describes a book that shows some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. 
  • Good (G): Describes the average used worn book that has all pages or leaves present. 
  • Fair: Worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn.
  • Poor: Describes a book that is sufficiently worn. This copy may be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.