ThothAmon Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Thanks for your assessment. Always interested to know if a press will improve before grading. Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I cannot answer your question about pressing since I do not partake in this service. Slight corner/edge wear, color rub on front cover by spine, top and outer edges, what appears to be a very slight spine roll by the top of spine, a few very slight spine ticks, 1/4" crease w/color break at lower edge of front cover. IMO, the small color breaking crease at the bottom edge prevents this book from being a higher grade. 8.0 VERY FINE (VF): Back to TopAn excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. ThothAmon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I'm still reeling from the whiteness of the pages! Not sure how the slight bending of the cover around the pages at the edges and corners affects the grade but I think you're looking at 7.5 easily. Like MarvelManiac I don't subscribe to pressing, so others can comment on that. Nice book! ThothAmon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 8.0 I think it could press to around 9.0/9.2. Thanks for sharing. Februus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Februus Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) 8.5 not completely flat so a press could be good here not seeing much to pick on - was looking for the crease that was commented on and noticed what may in fact be a small tear. If so I’m at 7.5 to 8.0 Edited April 5, 2022 by Februus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverage12c Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Easily an 8.0, imho. Very nice copy, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 I’m strict , it looks 7.0;@ best 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 A C&P should help a bit…9.0 after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
