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[Spider-Guy]

Hey guys your opinions are much appreciated! Overall is very fragile as you can see. I do have a concern that it may have been restapled? Staples seem very clean for a book in this condition. Let me know what you think!

 

 

[flashlites]

I love old books like this! Lots of character, well read and well loved! (Most all of my books from the 50's and 60's are in this condition) I'd say it's a 1.5 maybe a 1.8. It's main issues are the 2+ inch spine splits at the top and bottom. Interestingly enough books with replaced staples can grade up to 3.0 and even higher depending on what the rest of the book looks like. The top staple looks to be original to me, but yes it appears to be in very good shape. The bottom staple looks like there may have been a botched attempt to replace it. Thanks for sharing!  

[obiedagod]

1.5

[Spider-Guy]

12 hours ago, flashlites said:

I love old books like this! Lots of character, well read and well loved! (Most all of my books from the 50's and 60's are in this condition) I'd say it's a 1.5 maybe a 1.8. It's main issues are the 2+ inch spine splits at the top and bottom. Interestingly enough books with replaced staples can grade up to 3.0 and even higher depending on what the rest of the book looks like. The top staple looks to be original to me, but yes it appears to be in very good shape. The bottom staple looks like there may have been a botched attempt to replace it. Thanks for sharing!  

Thanks! so even if it does have a replaced staple that does not mean it would get a restored grade?

[flashlites]

I don't believe an amateur attempt to replace a staple will count as 'restored' it's usually just considered as a defect or damage -- that's my understanding. I was hoping someone more experienced than I would have responded this part of your question by now..so lets wait a bit and see😀

[The Lions Den]

 I would be in the 1.5 area on this book because of the spine splits and general wear. Please be very careful with it...as rough as it is, it's a survivor. As far as the staples go, I'll leave that one up to the experts... 

[Point Five]

I'll say 1.8, maybe 2.0 on a good day. Nice clean low grade book. Even with the spine splits factored in, I think 1.5s are more beat than this.

 

[zosocane]

1.8

[theCapraAegagrus]

1.5 IMO.

[Dick Pontoon]

Staples don't look replaced to me. Looks like you're not far from a complete spine split and detached in 2 pieces cover though. I would be extremely careful opening it all the way again or lifting the top and bottom edges of the cover.