Februus

6.0 to 6.5 as is 

5.5 for me. It’s just weird because I expect it to be higher .. seeing many ultra high grade copies of this book. Have a tendency to be overly harsh … flat and cleaned I could see 6.0 

9.0

I think so too. Not much wrong here. Soiling on the covers 7.5 

Looks like 8.5 just be advised not to get too aggressive focusing on that spot. You could make it worse. Still a very nice book 

Looks like a nice 5.0 

I bought Silver Surfer #1 unread at a bookstore call it a 9.4 on my way to junior high school for $6…. Sometimes I wish I hadn’t read it 

I think 6.5 to 7.0 

I think 5.5. It’s one of those books wired together in a bundle. 

Wow that’s interesting - after seeing that and getting it pressed I’d want a 9.6 or I’d be pissed 

Is that a crease that runs the length of the book? I guess it just depends on the degree that they are able to improve that. If so. I’m not seeing much else to pick on. 

3.0 possibly 3.5. If everything is attached. 

I’m gonna say 9.0 looks like some kind of printing defect 

I’ll take a stab … not an expert but I got to say that’s a nice book to have in your collection. Don’t see stuff like that as often these days. Collectors are gobbling up everything from the golden age I think it’s a 4.0 

Yes I concur… I’m not seeing any food or drink that has made its way to the covers of your books. That’s commendable and actually they look unread but that’s neither here nor there. 

On 2/21/2022 at 6:37 PM, grendelbo said:

IMO, about a 9.0 as is.

C&P for 9.2. Too many ticks break color.

Thanks for sharing. You appear to have a great collection based on what you've been posting.

2.0 good question I think you will get “tape on inside cover” I think I read tape is not considered restoration.. since it’s archival on a book of this grade … I don’t think it’s gonna matter. If it was high grade and that type of tape was used to repair something then yeah. Conserved or restored. The key for me is how much of the cover is detached? If completely separated and taped together then maybe 1.5 

I’m at 4.0  and for the record that type of tear is affectionately known as a “spine split” super common on square bound books and you have to look for that if you’re gonna buy one. And if you don’t handle it carefully you easily rip half the cover off.  It is a major grading factor 

Yes I think 6.5 to 7.0 as well. Very small imperfections-  structurally looks really good. It has a dingy look cause it’s a little dirty.. that can be improved too. 

I’m gonna go wayyyy out on a limb here…… it’s a 9 something 

5.5 

I’m afraid we’re not much help for you on this one. 7.0 to 7.5 

I will say 7.5. Mainly ragged bottom edge scuffed or chewed … not a type of book i usually collect or be interested in but I have to say that’s a really cool cover .. I like the coloring. Thanks for sharing it 

4.0 just has a lot of soiling (Dirt)

5 to 5.5 

I’m at 7.0.  The staple that stained through the back is giving me pause maybe just dirt tho