L'Art des Armes ou La Maniere La Plus Certaine de fe fervir utilement de L'Epee, foit pour Attaquer foit pour fe Defendre, Simplifiee & demontree dans toute fon etendue & fa perfection, fuivant les meilleurs principes de therie & de pratique adoptes actuellement en France (The Art of Weapons, or the Most Certain Way of Serving Effectively with the Sword, is to Attack, to be Defended, Simplified, and Demonstrated, in all its greatness and perfection, following the best principles of theatrical practice now adopted. in France)

Biblio’s Book Conditions

• As New
  The book is pristine and free of any defects, in the same condition as when it was first newly published.
• Fine (F)
  A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the crispness of an uncirculated, unopened volume.
• Near Fine (NrFine or NF)
  Almost perfect, but not quite fine. Any defect outside of shelf-wear should be noted.
• Very Good (VG)
  A used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Very good items should not have writing or highlighting.
• Good (G or Gd.)
  The average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. ‘Good’ items often include writing and highlighting and may be ex-library. Any defects should be noted. The oft-repeated aphorism in the book collecting world is “good isn’t very good.”
• Fair
  It is best to assume that a “fair” book is in rough shape but still readable.
• Poor (P)
  A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. Any missing pages must be specifically noted.