CHodges Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Thanks in advance! I’ve highlighted a few problems. There is one 3/16” tear on the top cover that looks like it was folded over at one time, but flattened out nicely. The most perplexing thing is the opaque oblong adhesive on SM’s arm. It is thin, flat and transparent, but the shape is odd. It was on there when I bought this book used from my neighborhood second-hand bookstore in the 1960s. I am afraid to mess with it fearing it will pull up the image. Next to that is a tiny white spot that I stupidly made maybe 20 years ago when my tape flap stuck there by accident when I was switching out the bag. Only time I’ve ever made that mistake. Some edge browning on the right side of the cover. Some back top corner water damage that somehow did not come through to the SM logo on the front cover. Staples are tight, cover pulling slightly away from bottom staple. No handwriting, interior tears or missing pieces. What do you think? And thoughts on that cover tape? Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 With all of the defects shown and listed, the creasing w/color breaks, staining, small tear, slight staple tears, blunted/worn corners, foreign substance on cover... 4.5 VERY GOOD+ (VG): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 4.0 VERY GOOD (VG): Back to Top The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. CHodges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 3.5 Thanks for posting. CHodges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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