ComicSpa Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Except for a slight spine crunch on the bottom and a couple of ticks this book is in good shape. Book was signed before encapsulation was around. Owner had it signed when he was a teenager. His eyes only for verification. Inside has nothing missing. Let me know. Thx! Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Lower left corner blunted w/color break, spine stress/wear at lower left corner, 1-2 spine ticks w/color break, slightly discolored staples. IMO... VF+ 8.5 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. 8.0 VERY FINE (VF): Back to Top An 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicSpa Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 8.0/8.5 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 8.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 8.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
