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An Overview Regarding Condition, Grading and Value Condition refers to a book’s physical appearance and the completeness of its contents. In general, the better a book’s physical condition, the more it will be worth. Terms that might be used to describe old books include (from best condition to worst condition) “As New,” “Fine” (no defects), “Very Good,” “Good,” “Fair” (worn but includes complete text), and “Poor” (very worn, but readable). Missing or mutilated covers, pages, or illustrations must be noted and are major faults that will severely compromise the book’s value. Age alone does not determine a book's value. The significance of the content, the book's condition, and market demand are key factors in assessing the worth of an old book. Nonetheless, certain types of books are typically more desirable, such as those printed before 1501, English books printed before 1641, books printed in the Americas before 1801, and books printed west of the Mississippi before 1
