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Fixing a Miswrap

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EastCoastExchange-migratio

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I've been looking for a Casper #1 for quite some time now. When I got word Heritage had one in their November Auction I was thrilled. Upon further inspection I noticed that it has quite a miswrap. My question is could someone like Matt Nelson turn the book then press it to where the cover becomes back on square?

 

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The cover is still cut to the book (see the white strip on the right) so if you remove the miswrap you would have a hefty overhang on the right side. I guess you could trim that off. But then you would still have to deal with the staple holes which would be out of line with the original staple placement. I guess you could fill those in and color touch them. But you would still have a big strip off the edge of the back cover. I guess you could do a piece replacement to fill that in.

Well there you go...a perfect looking Casper #1. (thumbs u

 

 

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All true, I guess the point really comes to the book would become a PLOD. :(

I can't imagine any way around it. But someone more versed in resto area may be able to figure a way out by seeing something we are missing.

But I can't imagine going to all the trouble to remove a miswrap.

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Sure looks like gift 8.5 to me. More like 7.0 - 7.5. Be happy.

 

I've never seen corners that blunted given a 8.5 . NEVER. I'm really torn as to what I'm going to do.

 

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If it were me, and I wanted the book, I would buy it. It's a nice looking book. :makepoint:

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Mutie Fan

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All true, I guess the point really comes to the book would become a PLOD. :(

 

Leave the book be

 

Its nice AS IS

 

I guess; but it's like taking out a new Ferrari only find a large scratch on it as soon as you close the door.

 

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Umm no. meh I don’t think its like that at all.

First off, it’s Casper not a Ferrari. ( I might go as high as a Dodge but thats it.)

Second, you can see the miswrap/scratch so you know exactly what you are driving away with.

If you like it bid on it. If you don’t think it is an 8.5 (and I agree with you on that) then bid on it as it was a 7.0. If you get it wonderful.

 

 

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All true, I guess the point really comes to the book would become a PLOD. :(

 

Leave the book be

 

Its nice AS IS

 

I guess; but it's like taking out a new Ferrari only find a large scratch on it as soon as you close the door.

 

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How so? You already know the books flaws so would be no hidden scratch to sour the deal.

 

I think it is a great book regardless of the miswrap.

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All true, I guess the point really comes to the book would become a PLOD. :(

 

Leave the book be

 

Its nice AS IS

 

I guess; but it's like taking out a new Ferrari only find a large scratch on it as soon as you close the door.

 

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Umm no. meh I don’t think its like that at all.

First off, it’s Casper not a Ferrari. ( I might go as high as a Dodge but thats it.)

Second, you can see the miswrap/scratch so you know exactly what you are driving away with.

If you like it bid on it. If you don’t think it is an 8.5 (and I agree with you on that) then bid on it as it was a 7.0. If you get it wonderful.

 

 

 

You do have a point :tonofbricks:

I shall follow your advice.

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All true, I guess the point really comes to the book would become a PLOD. :(

 

Leave the book be

 

Its nice AS IS

 

I guess; but it's like taking out a new Ferrari only find a large scratch on it as soon as you close the door.

 

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I have watched St. John Caspers for ages, and owned a few different runs at some point or another. I can honestly tell you that this is about the nicest copy that you're likely to see come around, especially with OW/W pages. Despite the miswrap it's a real beauty. If you've really been wanting one pull the trigger on this, you won't regret it in the long run.

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All true, I guess the point really comes to the book would become a PLOD. :(

 

Leave the book be

 

Its nice AS IS

 

I guess; but it's like taking out a new Ferrari only find a large scratch on it as soon as you close the door.

 

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CC,

 

I have watched St. John Caspers for ages, owned a few different runs at some point or another, and I can honestly tell you that this is about the nicest copy that you're likely to see come around. Despite the miswrap it's a real beauty. If you've really been wanting one pull the trigger on this, you won't regret it in the long run.

 

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