PGM Marvelman #44 (1954) 2 2

[Bart Allen]

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks!

[marvelmaniac]

Staining/Rust Migration at the top staple, lower staple discolored, slight color rub/wrinkles at lower left corner/edge, slight color rub in the "E" and "V" of "MarvelMan", staining in the first "M".

The book overall is very nice, however, rusted staples/rust migration is not allowed in books above GD/VG 3.0, how much of a hit does an other wise near flawless book take?

IMO, overall...

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.

7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

[Bart Allen]

On 8/4/2022 at 5:21 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Staining/Rust Migration at the top staple, lower staple discolored, slight color rub/wrinkles at lower left corner/edge, slight color rub in the "E" and "V" of "MarvelMan", staining in the first "M".

The book overall is very nice, however, rusted staples/rust migration is not allowed in books above GD/VG 3.0, how much of a hit does an other wise near flawless book take?

IMO, overall...

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.

7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

Thanks a lot! Hopefully a clean and a press should influence the grade a tad (if at all) ~

 

[grendelbo]

7.0/7.5

No need to press (rust migration).

Thanks for posting.

[Galen130]

Damn rust migration, otherwise this comic is approaching near mint criteria.  A press may help a bit, but I don’t think its worth the extra cost.  8.0

Oh, 

Edited August 9, 2022 by Galen130

[Hschwartz]

Looks like an 8.0 to me.