MS BOOK AND MINERAL COMPANY

Geology Books

Abbreviations used in the geology catalogs:

cl = cloth (regular hardback)

cl2 = cloth (fine hardback version)

cl3 = cloth (exceptionally fine hardback version with elevated ribbing on spines of books and publications, extra gold leaf, etc.)

pb = paperback

afb = acid-free binder

unb = unbound

ovg = otherwise very good

pb = photocopy version

Numerical book descriptions to better describe the books in this catalog:

- 1 - An absolutely clean book; in mint condition; book was received directly from the publisher

- 2 - Clean book with no markings, folds, chips, stamps, but may show slight wear

- 3 - Used book which shows slight wear or has one stamping, signature, or other slight markings

- 4 - Used book has more wear, several stamps, marks, signatures, or some underlining

- 5 - An x-library book which may contain library stamps, scars from removal of card pockets, etc.

A classification of - 5 - does not mean that this is a book in poor condition. We do not stock books in poor quality or bad condition.  Books with tears, water damage, etc. are almost never stocked by this MS Book and Mineral Company.  What do we do with books which are purchased in a collection which have major damage?  If they can't be repaired with archival techniques, they are discarded.

A book with the classification of - 4 - must have a major redeeming feature to find its way into any catalog.

Some of our x-library books appear to have never been checked out.

This numbering system is designed to give you a more complete, fast, but accurate, description of our books.