Foxed foxing brown spotting of the paper caused by a chemical reaction, generally found in 19th century books, particularly in steel engravings of the period. Book collecting guide a guide to book conditions abebooks. Foxing has been variously attributed to a microorganism, iron particles in the paper, a high acid content in the paper, or a fungus reacting to metallic residue or other conditions of the paper. Aug 01, 2012 top 10 things that help me rate a book. From your description, i would probably rate the book as good with a juicy description of the apparently unreadunsed stuff in seller comments. Some basic descriptive terms are used by booksellers to communicate book condition. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. Foxing article about foxing by the free dictionary. Book rate definition of book rate by merriamwebster. You cant rate a book once by literary value, once by content, and once by entertainment value. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Today stamporama has over 2200 members from 49 us states, 9 provinces and territories of canada, 6 states of australia and 66 total countries worldwide. Terms used and rare booksellers use to communicate a particular books condition.
Book plate an ownership label, usually placed inside front cover. The term foxing generally refers to small, roundish spot stains of reddish or. The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Removing the marks of foxing should generally be left to a skilled book conservator or preservationist. Produced by local authorities in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, rate books are a valuable source of information on the wealth of individuals and the social structure of towns and cities in the period up to the early 20th century. A comic book in fr condition may have nonstory elements such as coupons, ad pages, or marvel value stamps cut or torn out of the book. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. The condition of a rare book and its dust jacket if applicable are the most important factors affecting its value and pricing. When considering the purchase of a book for your collection, the condition. Complete descriptions sell more books grading book. The term refers to ferrous oxide, or iron, that becomes attracted to paper and leads to the unwanted discoloration. A book in poor condition will be worth far less than the same book in fine condition.
A spine split of up to 23 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage. Books that i rate as acceptable may have heavy writing, highlighting, foxing, missing a dust jacket, or a torn dust jacket. Mold and mildew forms on paper, including books and wallpaper, when they are exposed to damp conditions for several months or years. Additionally, attack on the cellulose and sizing of paper and paint media by biological pests such as silverfish, book lice, beetle larvae, mold, or fungus can result. Experts may choose one of two approaches to reverse foxing. Postmortem by patricia daniels cornwell, wanton wager by morgan ashbury, and breathless in black by marilyn lee. Oct 18, 2014 the book and slipcase were both in good shape, except that the edges of the paper have what looks to me like foxing.
Many have become collectible due to the designer or owner. Book conservation ghosting and sunning and foxing, oh my. Removing foxing stains on books, papers, photographs. So foxing, tanning, and environmental factors should be reflected appropriately in the condition rating of the book. The lowest grade for an old book is poor or reading copy. Information and translations of fox in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The development of foxing stains on samples of book paper after accelerated.
Often, the mull or backing can be seen through the crack when the book lies open. Ny state sales tax as per the mandate set by the new york state department of taxation and finance via sales tax memo tsbm097s dated may 22, 2009 and. However, this does not seem to have affected my older books at all or if it has, very little. The book rate was mainly for books when it was first created, but if your intention is to send books to or from a library, then you should use the cheaper alternative known as library rate. Foxed foxing brown spotting of the paper caused by a chemical reaction. Foxed foxingbrown spotting of the paper caused by a chemical reaction, generally found in 19th century books, particularly in steel engravings of the period. Pdf technique to correct yellowing and foxing in antique books. Booklength creases, tears and folds may be present. Book collectors generally make their peace with foxing as one of the many factors that make old books unique. Foxing definition, material used to cover the upper portion of a shoe. There are many different types of ebook files and some can be read only with a specific ereader amazons kindle etc while others can be read on any computer, personal digital assistant or. Booksellers use standard terms to describe the condition of the used books that they sell.
What is difference between book rate and media mail. If i feel like i dont like a book, i give up on it and dont rate it. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. Soiling, staining, discoloration and foxing is generally present. This is a book with significant damage that would only be worth selling if it includes rare signatures, inscriptions or was owned by a famous person. Dictionary, thesaurus, medical, idioms, encyclopedia, wikipedia. In all cases, the lack of a dust jacket is noted if the book was issued with one. Jul 17, 2017 mold and mildew forms on paper, including books and wallpaper, when they are exposed to damp conditions for several months or years.
Rating books with foxing, agetoning or tanning help for. Short for electronic book, this is a computer file that contains the entire text of a book. The smallest fox and an excellent burrower, it has enormous ears and a fluffy pale cream coat. Rate book gold, silver, bronze, bronze ii s2300rb rev. Condition is key when it comes to determining a books value.
A book with its spine cracked is one where the book automatically falls open to a place where the binding has been substantially weakened. As ive broadened my reading over the last few years, ive run into the problem of whether i should rate books by literary value, content, or entertainment value. If it really wows me, like an emotional response, then it moves up. I have noticed that a lot of the new books i have purchased over the last 510 years the latest being a little less than a year ago have undergone severe foxing on mostly the first few pages, and the edges as well. But the author, donna cooner really did do a great job of dealing. The book and slipcase were both in good shape, except that the edges of the paper have what looks to me like foxing. Using a reducing agent, such as sodium borohydride, on the paper. Rate books article about rate books by the free dictionary. Jan, 2018 i have noticed that a lot of the new books i have purchased over the last 510 years the latest being a little less than a year ago have undergone severe foxing on mostly the first few pages, and the edges as well. Amazons guidelines apply across the board with no exceptions because a book is older. Foxing is an agerelated process of deterioration that causes spots and browning on old paper documents such as books, postage stamps and certificates.
According to derow and choi 1, 2, the main difficulty of this subject may lie in the vague definition of foxing. Would this be foxing, given that this was printed as recently as 1996 on hamilton wove paper. Types of damage that place a comic in fr range include. I rarely rate books 1 and 2 stars because i typically dont read books that i dont like.
Although unsightly and a negative factor in the value of the paper item. Foxing changes the ph of the paper, and additional acid can cause further degradation. Foxing is a term describing the agerelated spots and browning seen on vintage paper documents such as books, postage stamps. The library corporation tlc has announced it will be providing libraries with an easytouse, webbased service whereby their patrons can rate books, music, and movies on a scale of one to 10 and then receive recommendations for other titles they might appreciate. Some books just feel like a 5 star, or 4 star book. Mar 08, 2012 amazons guidelines apply across the board with no exceptions because a book is older. Sunday, holiday, as well as early in the day delivery is available to many. Now, in general, the books that i rate 5 stars do tend to have more depth to them, but that isnt a rule so much as a trend. Rare and antiquarian book dealers often painstakingly describe a books condition because its such an important aspect of the books value. Foxed foxing brown spotting of the paper caused by a chemical reaction, generally found. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book. The set of terms below were proposed in 1949 by ab bookmans weekly. There are many different types of e book files and some can be read only with a specific ereader amazons kindle etc while others can be read on any computer, personal digital assistant or ereader. The books pages are then counted and any peculiarities or flaws that may affect a books grade are entered into the computer.
Book length creases, tears and folds may be present. It may be easier to define what foxing stains as identified by most. They were adopted by the bookselling community and are still in use today. The term foxing is used to denote the reddish or tannish spots, speckles, or bloches that discolor the paper of some older books. How it does that i have no idea, well i do but i wont give it away. A spine split is a spine crack carried to an extreme. Foxing definition of foxing by the free dictionary. How to prevent and reverse foxing in rare books in 2019. So, i finished a fabulous book today called skinny. A book is deemed fair if its complete, but the damage to the dust jacket or edges of the pages is more evident. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Information and translations of foxing in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.
This is a lot cheaper than media mail and provided exclusively for libraries. The book shown at left is almost completely separated along the spine. We have members from 8 to 87, whose interests cover the entire range of stamps and stamp collecting, from. But mold does occur on paper and books and book bindings and may be mistaken for foxing.
Removing foxing from paper, both in books and wallpaper. Information and translations of fox in the most comprehensive. The gray fox, urocyon cinereoargenteus, is a new world species. Binding copy describes a book in which the pages or leaves are perfect, but the binding is very bad, loose, off, or nonexistent. August 1, 2012 by seryniti in featured, top 10 4 comments so, i finished a fabulous book today called skinny. August 1, 2012 by seryniti in featured, top 10 4 comments. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Heres a list to help you understand the major grading scale of hardback editions used by brickandmortar and online booksellers. In scripophily, a situation in which brown spots appear on a stock or bond certificate due to too much bleach being used during the manufacturing process. Whether youre selling books or buying them, its important to be familiar with the book grading scale and condition definitions.
The name may derive from the foxlike reddishbrown color of the stains, or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved. As new means that the book is in the state that it should have been in. The process for treating or reversing foxing is expensive and impractical for the vast majority of antiquarian books. The book and paper group wiki is a publication of the book and paper group. Sep 05, 2016 todays post is a quick barfing of my thoughts on amazons five star rating system, specifically when it applies to books. I typically start reading a book thinking its 4 stars and go from there, hopeful. On 20180902 by mod paper containing acid sulfite pulp not only contains cellulose. This document has been formatted for doublesided printing. Stamporama began with 6 members in january 1996 with one idea trading duplicates among the members. Book club copies must always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the book. Rare books, outofprint books online half price books. Found from the n united states to n south america, this fox is slightly larger, on the average, than the north american red fox. Book rate definition is the reduced rate at which books may be sent through the mails.
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