History of Doctrine


Abbreviations and Explanations

The most common bindings of books are cloth (hardback), paperback (abbreviation pa), and limp (flexible linen cover). Condition of secondhand books is described as Mint - as new; Fine - almost as new; VG (Very Good, showing only minor signs of use); G (Good, bookseller-speak for well used); Poor (text complete, otherwise defective, a reading copy only). pp = pages, o/w = otherwise.