Here at TLM our goal is to get more books into the hands of more readers, and we do this by helping as many pre-loved books as possible find happy new homes.
When books arrive to us we assess and then grade each one carefully, so that every time you make a purchase from us you can be certain you’re receiving the same level of quality.
We grade our USED books differently,
Books Condition Guide
You’ll find that every book on our website has its own page with an Additional Information section that lists the book’s Condition Category.
The Condition Categories are as follows:
New
- A brand-new copy ready to be opened for the first time
- Pages will be untouched with a perfect binding
- This is a new book – be the first to read this copy
Like New
- The book cover has no visible wear
- The dust jacket is included if applicable
- No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins
Very Good
- Minimal amount of creasing to the spine
- Square binding
- Minimal or no discolouration to pages
- Dust jacket present
Good
- Slightly crooked spine or slightly torn dust jacket
- Mild creasing of cover
- Slightly loose bindings
- Mild browning
- Slight highlighting or note taking
- Possibility of library stickers on the cover or within
Well-Read
- Spine may be warped with cracking and scuffing
- Cover may be discoloured and creasing
- Pages may be browned and warped
- Markings and note taking do not interfere with reading
- May be without end papers or title page
- May be some water damage
- Cover slightly torn
- Possibility of library stickers on the cover or within