La producción editorial de bibliófilo (1940-1960). Un catálogo selectivo. Es obra pionera que explora una especialidad editorial escasamente estudiada en el panorama bibliográfico español, fruto de la pasión por la bibliofilia y de los numerosos años dedicados a su estudio por el autor. El catálogo describe las características técnicas editoriales y gráficas de más de siscientos títulos a partir de una selección subjetiva, pero rigurosa, de las colecciones más notables publicadas entre 1940 y 1960, época dorada de estas manifestaciones editoriales.Germán Masid Valiñas es doctor en Ciencias de la Información. Este libro forma parte de un ambicioso proyecto que se concretará en un total de tres volúmenes, independientes, que abordarán aspectos como el mercado de los libros de bibliófilo y un monumental estudio sobre la edición de libros de arte y bibliofilia.

Biblio’s Book Conditions

• As New
  The book is pristine and free of any defects, in the same condition as when it was first newly published.
• Fine (F)
  A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the crispness of an uncirculated, unopened volume.
• Near Fine (NrFine or NF)
  Almost perfect, but not quite fine. Any defect outside of shelf-wear should be noted.
• Very Good (VG)
  A used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Very good items should not have writing or highlighting.
• Good (G or Gd.)
  The average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. ‘Good’ items often include writing and highlighting and may be ex-library. Any defects should be noted. The oft-repeated aphorism in the book collecting world is “good isn’t very good.”
• Fair
  It is best to assume that a “fair” book is in rough shape but still readable.
• Poor (P)
  A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. Any missing pages must be specifically noted.