PGM Ghost Rider #1 (1967) 3 3

[Carpendaddy]

Would love to see where everybody is at on this book. 
 

Thanks!

[marvelmaniac]

Piece missing from upper edge, piece missing from top left corner, lower right corner blunted/creased, slightly discolored/rusted lower staple, minor spine stress/wear with minor color breaks, dust shadow top edge of rear cover.

IMO, the book is a FN/VF 7.0 - VF- 7.5 without the missing piece on the top edge, the size of the piece missing is only allowed in books up to *GD/VG 3.0, how much of a hit does it take with the missing piece, I do not know CGC's stance, if this were my book I would grade it as a FN 6.0 as is and when cataloged the missing piece would be noted.

*GD/VG 3.0 - A triangle from 1/4" to 1/2" can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" to 1/4" square is also acceptable. 

 

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

6.5 FINE+ (FN+):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

6.0 FINE (FN):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose.

[Doctor Dositheus]

I give it a 6.5.

[Fisionbomb]

6.0

[grendelbo]

On 11/6/2021 at 2:27 PM, Doctor Dositheus said:

I give it a 6.5.

Ditto.

6.5

This is a great book. I considered bidding for one too many times to count.

Thanks a lot for sharing.

[James J Johnson]

On 11/6/2021 at 9:26 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Piece missing from upper edge, piece missing from top left corner, lower right corner blunted/creased, slightly discolored/rusted lower staple, minor spine stress/wear with minor color breaks, dust shadow top edge of rear cover.

IMO, the book is a FN/VF 7.0 - VF- 7.5 without the missing piece on the top edge, the size of the piece missing is only allowed in books up to *GD/VG 3.0, how much of a hit does it take with the missing piece, I do not know CGC's stance, if this were my book I would grade it as a FN 6.0 as is and when cataloged the missing piece would be noted.

*GD/VG 3.0 - A triangle from 1/4" to 1/2" can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" to 1/4" square is also acceptable. 

 

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

6.5 FINE+ (FN+):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

6.0 FINE (FN):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose.

Great analysis. Although I'm more in the 6.0 to 6.5 range camp, if the inside cove at that top or other edges, is sufficiently dark/toned enough, as suspected, for that piece to break off as it did. 

[marvelmaniac]

On 11/7/2021 at 11:23 AM, James J Johnson said:

Great analysis. Although I'm more in the 6.0 to 6.5 range camp, if the inside cove at that top or other edges, is sufficiently dark/toned enough, as suspected, for that piece to break off as it did. 

And my final grade with the piece missing was FN 6.0, so, we do agree.

[Galen130]

A press wouldn’t hurt here.  7.0 tops…

[candygramformongo]

6.5/7.0 for me