Question about using an eraser on a book

[cryptics]

I just received a book that it looks like someone took an eraser to. They were trying to erase pencil and took color off the cover. Is this restoration? I thought it was but I can't find a definitive answer.

 

Thank you for your help

[steveinthecity]

Erasing(dry cleaning) isn't considered restoration. When done improperly it can cause paper tears, ink smears, or color loss such as what you're describing.

[cryptics]

Thank you. The book is in rough condition which I knew beforehand. I was planning to submit it to stop any further damage but was worried it would come back with a purple label

[Tempus Fugit]

pics?

[rodan57]

I just received a book that it looks like someone took an eraser to. They were trying to erase pencil and took color off the cover. Is this restoration? I thought it was but I can't find a definitive answer.

 

Thank you for your help

 

Interesting question.

 

Here's one where someone tried to erase grease pencil. I had not thought of it as restoration. I wonder if it is by definition.

 

[skypinkblu]

I got back a book with an eraser mark a few weeks ago. Blue label 8.5. I was kind of surprised it went that high, but it did.

[skypinkblu]

I don't have my slab scanner hooked up, but the eraser is visible here, I circled it. Otherwise the book is very nice, but you can see the indentation from the pencil

 

[joeypost]

The color loss from the erasing would be considered a defect and downgraded accordingly. Sadly most think they are making the book more valuable by cleaning it up. It is best to leave well enough alone.

[Cr0n-migration]

Would there be a certain type of eraser type that could have been used instead to cause less damage ?

[steveinthecity]

Would there be a certain type of eraser type that could have been used instead to cause less damage ?

Exactly what Poverty Row suggested in your other thread, a white Staedtler Mars plastic eraser. Most any art supply store will have them.

[divad]

I just received a book that it looks like someone took an eraser to. They were trying to erase pencil and took color off the cover. Is this restoration? I thought it was but I can't find a definitive answer.

 

Thank you for your help

 

Interesting question.

 

Here's one where someone tried to erase grease pencil. I had not thought of it as restoration. I wonder if it is by definition.

 

 

Looks more like just a smudge of the grease pencil than an attempted erasure.

[kav]

I'm digging that chick in the b/g