Krismusic Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) Universal 2.5 Cream to off-white Hey guys need help is this mold on this book at top FC looking more at the black dots CGC book Universal 2.5 Cream to off-white Edited November 26, 2019 by Krismusic updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark88 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I don't think it is mold. Just grit. Krismusic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, aardvark88 said: I don't think it is mold. Just grit. That’s what I’m thinking don’t have book in hand and not very familiar with spotting mold but next question since it’s slabbed would the mold still spread to the rest of my collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Krismusic said: That’s what I’m thinking don’t have book in hand and not very familiar with spotting mold but next question since it’s slabbed would the mold still spread to the rest of my collection? Not if you keep it as far away from the rest of your collection as possible... Krismusic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 @The Lions Den @joeypost can I get your insights on this? Also do you think the graders notes would note Mold, seller doesn't have the notes and I dont want to waste 10$ on buying the graders notes, as if its mold I think I would pass on it as I don't want it to spread to the rest of my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Could be fecal matter from insects. The Lions Den, porcupine48 and Krismusic 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Ask for a back cover scan. Krismusic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 21 minutes ago, joeypost said: Ask for a back cover scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 22 minutes ago, joeypost said: Ask for a back cover scan. sorry had a back cover forgot to upload it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 he said he looked at it and it doesn't look like mold but he is not 100% sure.. I just dont want mold as I dont want it spreading to my collection as this baby will stay with me for awhile.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 @James J Johnson can I get your opinion on this book.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruson Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Looks like early foxing. I would pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 25 minutes ago, Gruson said: Looks like early foxing. I would pass. ok thanks my main concern is the mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Doesn't look like mold to me Krismusic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Krismusic said: @James J Johnson can I get your opinion on this book.. Just landed. The sepia-like tone of the images makes is not conducive for a definitive call, but based on what I can see, my estimate would be debris and not mold. I sense a third dimension to it, as though it's on the surface rather than part of the surface. As though it can be passively removed without resorting to any type of aggressive remedy that would trigger anything but a blue label. Not mold, based on what I can discern from the images. Krismusic and The Lions Den 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 It isn't mold or foxing. One time, many years ago I removed spots like this on a book, turned out it was tiny drops of paint. Either spray paint or the little drops a roller produces. Personally, in this case, I don't think it is paint. Scientifically the term for spots like this is "shmutz". The Lions Den, porcupine48 and Krismusic 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, joeypost said: It isn't mold or foxing. One time, many years ago I removed spots like this on a book, turned out it was tiny drops of paint. Either spray paint or the little drops a roller produces. Personally, in this case, I don't think it is paint. Scientifically the term for spots like this is "shmutz". thanks much appreciate all the feedback.. the seller says it looks like a good press and clean might help the book present really well.. maybe I will go down that road later but just want to make sure nothing harmful if I place it with the rest of my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 12 hours ago, Krismusic said: @The Lions Den @joeypost can I get your insights on this? Also do you think the graders notes would note Mold, seller doesn't have the notes and I dont want to waste 10$ on buying the graders notes, as if its mold I think I would pass on it as I don't want it to spread to the rest of my collection. Sorry I'm late to the party... Of course, Joey and JJJ are known experts on this type of thing; I'd agree with whatever they say. But I can tell you this---I don't like it, whatever it is... Krismusic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Thanks everyone for their input it helped a lot I am now the proud owner of TOS 39!!! @joeypost @James J Johnson Special thanks to you guys for the expert info.. Joeypost I believe was correct (what a eye and experience, wow!) under the scope it was paint it had shiny gold metallic flakes in the black paint spots and had a texture to part of the dot that lifted off the page like you can pick it off. I also think the yellow stain might be from yellow paint and possibly a mixture of paint thinners as a best guess as looks like it bleed into the paper slightly as there is colour still there. Deadpoolica and BigDaddy1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Bonus points if you can guess the grade before I reveal it tmrw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
