asm #1 tape removal or just let it be?

[uchiha101]

Hey guys I found someone who wants to sell a collection and unfortunately the keys have tape on them because the grandpa thought it would preserve them

 

so my questions are

 

Can tape be removed?

how badly would it damage the comic?

Since the comics have been taped for a while would removing the tape rip out the staples that are rusted?

 

here is a example

 

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

[Spiderphill]

Damage is already done.

[uchiha101]

Damage is already done.

 

so just leave it be?

[Spiderphill]

Damage is already done.

 

so just leave it be?

It wont enhance the grade and it risks damaging the book.

[Spiderphill]

If the staples were fine, I would say remove the tape to stop the further damage but it looks like its extreme with the rusted out staples/staining of the tape.

[bb8]

Matt Nelson at CCS could do this, but it would be costly, and the inks may smear.

[uchiha101]

If the staples were fine, I would say remove the tape to stop the further damage but it looks like its extreme with the rusted out staples/staining of the tape.

 

thanks for the insight I appreciate it

[uchiha101]

Matt Nelson at CCS could do this, but it would be costly, and the inks may smear.

 

for these kinds of services if it restoration removal or something else?

[AnkurJ]

No harm in sending it for an evaluation. The books looks very sharp aside from the tape.

[makeminemego]

While it may be pricey, I'd definitely let Matt Nelson evaluate the book. After all, it looks like a really nice book structurally.

[uchiha101]

While it may be pricey, I'd definitely let Matt Nelson evaluate the book. After all, it looks like a really nice book structurally.

 

what about the rusty staples?

[Bomber-Bob]

While it may be pricey, I'd definitely let Matt Nelson evaluate the book. After all, it looks like a really nice book structurally.

 

what about the rusty staples?

 

I've heard staples can be replaced, without being considered restored, as long as the replacement staples are vintage to that book. Matt would definitely be your best bet for staple replacement.

[uchiha101]

While it may be pricey, I'd definitely let Matt Nelson evaluate the book. After all, it looks like a really nice book structurally.

 

what about the rusty staples?

 

I've heard staples can be replaced, without being considered restored, as long as the replacement staples are vintage to that book. Matt would definitely be your best bet for staple replacement.

 

oh yeah forgot about that thanks for the reminder

[KPR Comics]

But would clean staples make a difference w/all that rust migration?

[uchiha101]

But would clean staples make a difference w/all that rust migration?

 

I think it would make some difference but not too much

[kav]

I've had really old tape just fall off.

[uchiha101]

I've had really old tape just fall off.

 

really do you think I'd be that lucky?

[JollyComics]

While it may be pricey, I'd definitely let Matt Nelson evaluate the book. After all, it looks like a really nice book structurally.

 

what about the rusty staples?

 

I overheard the conversation between Matt and his client about the rusty staples. He said, "All you do is to scrap the rust off the staple inside and outside with X-Acto knife."

 

IF the rusty staples affected the pages and covers, there is nothing about it. I have seen many books with the rust staples that affected the books. I passed them but few.

[uchiha101]

While it may be pricey, I'd definitely let Matt Nelson evaluate the book. After all, it looks like a really nice book structurally.

 

what about the rusty staples?

 

I overheard the conversation between Matt and his client about the rusty staples. He said, "All you do is to scrap the rust off the staple inside and outside with X-Acto knife."

 

IF the rusty staples affected the pages and covers, there is nothing about it. I have seen many books with the rust staples that affected the books. I passed them but few.

 

thanks for that I appreciate it so does that count as restoration because of the cleaned staples?

[kav]

I've had really old tape just fall off.

 

really do you think I'd be that lucky?

Maybe if you kept it in a warm place for 20 years