corners of the book are no longer square but pushed inward; in a soft bound book, may result in lt corner creases to the pages as well
This happens when the book is bumped against something hard or dropped and indents the book. This is commonly found on the corners [Back to the Top
Used to describe the condition of a book where the boards may be indented or banged along their edges. A bumped corner refers to a board corner which is bent, worn or rounded. A spine end can also be bumped, or indented from rough treatment.
damage suffered usually from dropping, especially at corners. - - circa, i.e. 'printed c.1910' would mean printed in approximately 1910
Refers to the corners or spine ends of a book that has been damaged by being dropped, or carelessly handled or shelved.
The compressions to tips or indents to the cover edges. ancel: A pasted in page replacing a page removed after being bound.
Usually referring to the corners of a book that has been damaged by being carelessly banged .
Damage usually to the corners or spine ends of a book because of carelessly handling or shelving.
A description whereby the corner tips of the cover boards have received a knock which has caused them to bend
Mild curving or bending seen at corners, edges and spine ends when bumped with use.
lightly dented (usually on edge of boards or cornertips)
