2.5 tops for me, and only because there are no large pieces missing. My advice is do not press that book. There is no reason to. Way too many color breaking creases and paper fracturing and crinkles on the F.C. Even if you press it so what, the creases are still going to be there just a bit less visible. Besides that book is well read and worn, heat is not going to do that paper any good at this point. And like a previous poster said those staples look to good for a book that age. Put it in a mylite 2 and enjoy it.