Mint (M) - An unused poster. As pristine as the day it was printed with little exception.

Near Mint (NM) - Basically unused or carefully used showing some signs of age or storage but no abuse of any kind. Clean folds (standard and not considered a flaw for posters pre-1980.) Post 1980 posters are rolled and the same standards apply. Linen backed posters, with no restoration needed, fall into this category

Very Fine (VF) - Minimal signs of wear and usage with usually no pinholes, fold damage or paper loss. Image area is still bright and paper quality not brittle. Posters that have been linen backed usually fall in this category as minor restoration to the fold lines and borders may be likely and evident to a discerning eye.

Fine (F) - Average used and aged condition showing signs of edge wear, pinholes, slight hairline tears, minor discoloration. Paper is not brittle. Image is still striking and linen backed restoration more evident. Post 1980 rolled posters that have been folded.

Very Good (VG) - Below average, used, trimmed or weathered condition showing paper loss, stains or soiling, larger pinholes, extra prominent folds, light ink or pen marks, tape on the back and prominent border damage. In need of restoration.

Good (G) - Overly used, worn or brittle, including large chunks of missing paper, dirt, dry mounted or laminated, water stains, scotch or making tape, flaking, or discoloration.

Poor (P) - Unpresentable and in worse condition than anything above.