PGM FF 48 3 3

[eltanno]

Hi all, thanks for looking at the post. I am still learning so am not sure what to put this at. Any grading with explanations would be very welcome. Also, any further info on what you think this can reach with a clean and a press would be amazing.

Thanks again, this community is amazing.

 

 

Edited August 12, 2022 by eltanno
forgot PGM in title

[marvelmaniac]

Moderate creasing/wear w/color breaks on edges/corners/top 1/2 of cover, moderate spine stress w/color breaks, lower staple off center, slight spine roll, small interior tears at lower page margin.

The pages and rear cover are white, which is very good.

IMO, the amount spine stress/color breaks prevent this book from being a higher grade, IMO

VG+ 4.5

 

5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN):  Back to Top
An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present.

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.

 

Here is a great glossary for you to use while learning, the grading standards on this site are outdated but the rest is filled with good info.

http://www.teako170.com/grade.html

Grading Standards

https://comics.ha.com/tutorial/comics-grading.s?show=comicdefinitions

 

[scburdet]

I am at 5.0, however, it looks like the staples might be pulled a bit and if the cover is/getting loose that might drag you down another grade.

[MrRoboto]

I would go 4.5-5.0. 

[fishbone]

with a clean & press, my opinion is a 6.0    (a bit higher than others here)

[Bo1983]

5.5

[The lips]

4.5

One of my all time favourite books. 

[grendelbo]

4.5

Thanks for posting.

On 8/12/2022 at 10:42 AM, eltanno said:

Any grading with explanations would be very welcome.

 

On 8/12/2022 at 11:09 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Moderate creasing/wear w/color breaks on edges/corners/top 1/2 of cover, moderate spine stress w/color breaks, lower staple off center, slight spine roll, small interior tears at lower page margin.

The pages and rear cover are white, which is very good.

You can never beat @marvelmaniac's detailed descriptions.

Thanks for posting.

[Hschwartz]

Looks like  a 4.5 to me.

[comicginger1789]

4.5

Slim chance at a 5.0 but I doubt it because a lot of the damage is creases and west that breaks colour. Presents solid though. A clean and press may make it a little flatter and cleaner on the back but personally, I don’t think it helps with the grade. You could spend the $25-35 or whatever for those services and it won’t really matter IMO

[Galen130]

5.0

I don’t see a press helping to improve the grade much…too many ink breaking creases.  IMO.