Qua-Brot Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I'll admit, I haven't been around the block enough to really say I'm experienced with St. John books. I mean, lets be honest - how many of us really are? Sure, you got those guys who boast and say they've seen every book in high grade, but I bet they're mostly blowing smoke up our you know whats. Maybe some of the old-timers. But not the rest of us. But when this book walked in the door - wow! What a looker! That spine! The gloss! I couldn't see any wrinkles or anything, until you get to the right edge. All of a sudden an 9.0 goes to 4.0. What's a guy to do? How would this grade? The spine is flawless (slight roll/lean but that can be pressed back into shape), the cover is blemish free until about the last 1/4" of the right edge. There are a few creases, minor, and tears, and a small chip or two and it's wavy. The pages below are fine, no rips or issues there. I'm guessing a 6.5, but is that low? Am I overgrading? What you say? Thanks Chief1332 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Is it moisture damage? Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qua-Brot Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 6:38 PM, Ryan. said: Is it moisture damage? I don't think so - at least not traditional moisture damage - the interior pages are fine, no staining or waviness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Assuming that there is no moisture damage, your copy appears in the fine range as is Qua-Brot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
