How much can a 3/4" spine split affect a book

[Jcor71287]

Hello,

 

I am wondering, how much does a 3/4" spine split affect a golden age book if the book itself is in pretty good shape? What is the Maximum grade with a split this size? Is the more forgiveness with Golden books?

 

Thank you

[BlowUpTheMoon]

Posting pictures of the book will go a long way.

[Bomber-Bob]

Hello,

 

I am wondering, how much does a 3/4" spine split affect a golden age book if the book itself is in pretty good shape? What is the Maximum grade with a split this size? Is the more forgiveness with Golden books?

 

Thank you

 

First off, what does 'pretty good shape' mean ? Your question is much too broad, like asking how much does an old car cost with a dent. There's not a list of rules we can look up for such things. A pic would help.

[Jcor71287]

Here is a link to the book

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARVEL-FAMILY-1-1945-FAWCETT-FN-FN-1ST-APPEARANCE-BLACK-ADAM-White-Pages-/142070790619?hash=item21141439db:g:xZsAAOSwQaJXTj3b

[Bomber-Bob]

I am a little concerned that the bottom staple was replaced ? It looks so new and shiny compared to the very rusty top staple. With a book like this, I always wonder why the seller doesn't have it slabbed. If all is well, no restoration,4.5, maybe 5.0 .

[Jcor71287]

Thanks for pointing out the concern with the staple. I have been looking for a good copy of this book for 3 years now with no luck. I had it graded a 4.0-4.5. The spine split scared me some. I will keep hunting for it.