Mgc015 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) Is this a book that can be pressed? Will it hurt it? Thanks for the help. What do you think the grade can be with/without pressing? Edited August 12, 2022 by Mgc015 Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I cannot answer your questions on pressing since I do not subscribe to this service. Corner/edge wear w/color rub, moderate to severe color rub on front and rear cover, IMO the amount of color rub seriously detracts from the overall appearance of the book, even though there are not any serious defects (spine stress, creases, dings/dented corners, tears, etc.) I cannot grade this book any higher than... 7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): Back to TopAn above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I'd try the Grading and Restoration thread for pressing questions, especially with a specialty book like this. You want someone who does this regularly and I gather that most people here aren't doing pressing themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 9.0 easily .... if not higher, tough to see if there are some minor blemishes or just reflections of light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 7.0 therabouts. It's hard to see what's going on with the covers with that shiny paperstock. However, there does appear to be a lot of surface wear. A press won't fix this. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 A press won’t do much….too many other defects on those covers. 7.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
