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Reading With A Purpose [20 Book Lot · American Library Association · 19205-1927]

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Book Condition: Good to Very Good 

Dust Jacket Grade:  No jacket

Format:  Paperback

Year:   1925-1927

Publisher:  American Library Association

Edition:   1st

Additional Condition Info: Please refer to pictures for overall condition.

All books are in good condition. Pages are clean. Books contain light to moderate shelf wear. Some books contain small tears, light stains and/or minor creases.

English Literature is the only book that has writing in it. (Found on front end page and page 9). See photos for details.

Titles Included:

A Study of English Drama on the Stage by Walter Prichard Eaton
English Literature by W. N. C. Carlton
The Physical Sciences by Edwin E. Slosson
Frontiers of Knowledge by Jesse Lee Bennett
Philosophy by Alexander Meiklejohn
Ten Pivotal Figures of History by Ambrose W. Vernon
The Poetry of Our Times by Marguerite Wilkinson
The Appreciation of Sculpture by Lorado Taft (2 copies)
The Modern Essay by Samuel McChord Crothers
Biology by Vernon Kellogg
The Modern Drama by Barrett H. Clark
The Stars by Harlow Shapley
Adventures in Flower Gardening by Sydney B. Mitchell
Pleasure From Pictures by Henry Turner Bailey
Twentieth Century American Novels by William Lyon Phelps
Americans From Abroad by John Palmer Gavit (2 copies)
Good English by Virginia C. Bacon
Architecture by Lewis Mumford

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Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Is

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.