ronvogel Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 This book feels thicker, like it's absorbed some moisture over the years, and that's reflected in the wavyness of the front/back cover on the photos. I'm sure a press will help, but how much? (note the true first appearance of Polaris on the inside front cover... Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 No better than good+ 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Possibly due to humidity…3.0 grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poto555 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 9:39 AM, Galen130 said: Possibly due to humidity…3.0 +1 I've seen that waviness before, definitely moisture causing that waviness Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygramformongo Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 My thought was 3.5/4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 7:39 AM, Galen130 said: Possibly due to humidity…3.0 Glad I live in the desert. 3.0 Thanks for sharing. candygramformongo and Galen130 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Low grade for sure but still very attractive with good colour gloss and eye appeal, so the moisture damage is what really hammers the grade. Max 3.5 for me. I'd leap at a chance to buy one like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFB Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 4.0 max right now and a press will help a LOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 3.5 maybe 4.0 after C&P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...