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A+ (Mint)
Unused in superb condition with no perceptible flaws of any kind. (Maps only).
A (Near Mint)
Excellent condition. May show very minor wear to fold lines.
No obvious signs of gore loss commensurate with age except for some foxing that may be present. (Globes).
A- (Very Fine)
Excellent condition - bright and clean with no major defects. May have a handful of small tears (not more than an inch) not extending into image. Fold lines may have slight colour loss due to wear or age. May have a few minor creases and smudges (not affecting image), minor foxing or yellowing. No significant paper loss.
May have minor retouching (Globes).
B+ (Fine)
A very presentable and nicely preserved map or globe with good colours and image undamaged. May have several tears, chips, creases, minor paper loss, and light staining/foxing to borders only. May have heavier wear to fold lines.
May have minor retouching (Globes).
B (Very Good)
A sound example, although with wear and defects commensurate with age and use. May have a few minor tears to image in areas other than fold lines. May have light creasing to image and minor surface paper loss to areas other than fold lines. May have minor border repair or tape residue to borders. Paper may have slight foxing, browning, and sun-fading with minor stains and/or soiling.
May have with small areas of airbrush or repainting to artwork (Globes).
B- (Good to Very Good)
Shows significant signs of wear and tear, including numerous, creases, tears, heavy fold wear and splits. May have several small holes and paper loss to image. May have more severe foxing/staining, moderate sun-fading and brittle paper.
May have repairs where there were holes, scars, and touch ups to map gore loss of colouring and detail (Globes)
C (Good)
Heavily worn with significant tears and paper loss. Considerably faded or foxed that distort the image. Extensively restored (Maps and Globes). Heavy staining or soiling to map / gore surface.