How does a 2mm tear on a white cover effect grading? 0

[allant]

I own Quadrant #1 by Peter Hsu in mint condition without creases, a clean, white cover, sharp corners and staples and pages intact. The only perceptible flaw is a 2mm tear along the right edge of the cover. Because the margins of the cover are white, you don't notice this 2mm tear until you hold the book to the light. This book has always been in a bag since 1983. I have been studying the CGC grading system and I'm no stranger to grading, but I don't know how to grade this book. I know that tears detract from a grade, but also overall presentation counts. Can anyone offer advice? Please see photos: a shot of the full cover, and a close-up of the area around the tear (look for a small greyish area about a third down from the top for the tear). Thank you.

[jokiing]

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How does a 2mm tear on a white cover effect grading?

Same as a tear on a black cover. 2mm is a good size tear and I wouldn't think the graders would take into account the fact that it's barely visible.... unless of course they miss it.

[theCapraAegagrus]

Yes, it effects grading.

[The Lions Den]

I've seen books that would otherwise be 9.6 - 9.8 downgraded to a 9.2 for something like this. And as a general rule of thumb, the longer the tear, the lower the grade...  

[Ed Hanes]

it depends on how the tear affects the visual appearance and where the grade is without the tear....this tear probably wont affect an 8.0 (maybe 8.5) or lower but would affect NM grades

 

 

Edited September 7, 2022 by Ed Hanes

[Topnotchman]

It kinda falls in line with how bad is a 2mm crease going to knock the grade down. Pressing also helps tidy up the tear so it’s not as obvious.