ComicSpa Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Book has ticks, manufacturing creases on both sides, and an impression l couldn’t get out after multiple presses. Inside looks good. Thanks ahead of time! Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 The only issues I see are the crease/scratch/tear with color break on the front cover and the crease/scratch/tear on the rear cover which I can only see in your closeup. Only because the overall condition of the book is excellent am I saying it may be a VF/NM 9.0, how much does the color break actually affect the grade? 9.0 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT (VF/NM): Back to Top Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal. A limited number of bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is almost flat with almost imperceptible wear. Inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity. An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. Several lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable. Very minor foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. Paper is off-white to cream and supple. Very minor interior tears may be present. 8.5 VERY FINE+ (VF+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 8.5 There seems to be some discoloration on the left edge of the back cover. Slight soiling? I don't think the pressing crease will effect the grade. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR1979 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 The book presents much nicer than the sum of the parts. My opinion is 8.5 / 9.0 as well. The issues bring the book to that estimate I will not be removed via press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 8.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 9.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Februus Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 8.5 light stain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
