Scott. If we can agree that a nice copy is a nice copy, then catalogue a book mentioning only the negatives, not positives. For example, "the spine is clean, straight, uncocked, true, bright...." is unnecessary filler on a fine copy. "Dime-size chip to margin of p. 38, not affecting text." is an instructive negative. Alas, there are more differences of opinion on condition description than there are stars in the sky. Thanks for the Monday readings. Bob Mueller
Scott. If we can agree that a nice copy is a nice copy, then catalogue a book mentioning only the negatives, not positives. For example, "the spine is clean, straight, uncocked, true, bright...." is unnecessary filler on a fine copy. "Dime-size chip to margin of p. 38, not affecting text." is an instructive negative. Alas, there are more differences of opinion on condition description than there are stars in the sky. Thanks for the Monday readings. Bob Mueller