wheelz86 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Actually my buddy's book. He's looking to slab some big books. Thanks! Galen130 and 1950's war comics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH1964 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Considerable oxidation shadows on front and back covers. A photo of the inside of the front cover & splash page would be helpful in assessing the amount of tanning on the cover and page quality. The centerfold gives some idea, but tanning is generally towards the outside of the book where there’s more exposure to air, light, heat etc. Likely, the BC is going to draw the grade down. But by how much? Can any experienced graders help? NG — because I’m just not sure. wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 5.5 IMO. The Lions Den and wheelz86 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelz86 Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 10 hours ago, MPH1964 said: Considerable oxidation shadows on front and back covers. A photo of the inside of the front cover & splash page would be helpful in assessing the amount of tanning on the cover and page quality. The centerfold gives some idea, but tanning is generally towards the outside of the book where there’s more exposure to air, light, heat etc. Likely, the BC is going to draw the grade down. But by how much? Can any experienced graders help? NG — because I’m just not sure. Inside front cover and splash page. Thanks. MPH1964, Galen130 and 1950's war comics 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B2D327 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) I think you’re at a 7.5 https://youtu.be/mb3RfnWoUIw Edited January 15, 2021 by B2D327 grammar wheelz86 and MPH1964 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Teacher Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 4.5 - 5.0 1950's war comics and wheelz86 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 7.0 wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH1964 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 3 hours ago, B2D327 said: I think your at a 7.5 https://youtu.be/mb3RfnWoUIw Thanks for the link, excellent and very useful information. B2D327 and wheelz86 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH1964 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Appreciate the inside cover photo. Assuming the pages are not brittle, and from the photos it does not appear to be, my guess is 7.0 wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Math Teacher said: 4.5 - 5.0 what he said !! wheelz86 and FoggyNelson 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 6:23 AM, Angel of Death said: 5.5 IMO. This... wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassman10 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 5.5-6.0 wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 6.5 wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 5.0 tops with the back cover issues wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanjerD Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 6.0 wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SellinMyCollection Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I am at 5.5. wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1332 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Tough. How hard do they hit for the shawdowing? I'm at 6.5 wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Just now, Chief1332 said: Tough. How hard do they hit for the shadowing? I'm at 6.5 +1... I had a book that looked like this, minus the shadowing, and got a 6.5. The shadowing might knock it back though. The Lions Den, wheelz86 and Chief1332 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_mkv Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I’m sitting at 7.0....it’s a bit hit and miss right now but I can see this getting a 7.5 before it gets a 6.5 Really nice looking book though wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 The tanning is pretty severe on this book, but thankfully it's confined to the top edge and spine. I would choose 5.5... wheelz86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...