The reading journal
The Journal
Reading lists, essays, guides and notes from the shelves.
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How We Describe Condition
Fine, Near Fine, Very Good, Good: what the grades on our listings mean, and what they do not.
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A Short Glossary of Bindings
Cloth, boards, calf and morocco: the words on our listings, explained in a sentence each.
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Caring for Old Books at Home
Light, damp and tight shelves: three things to avoid, and a few habits that keep books happy for another century.