scburdet Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I was tinkering with a Frank Miller sig on this, just b/c I like the art, not necessarily b/c it would be a good investment. The two spine corners are enough to scare me off this plan, but I also noticed a rough top edge that I haven't seen before. It's not what I'm used to seeing for rough edges from cover overhand or handling. It almost looks to me like the paper was cut with a dull(ing) blade. Is this possible during production? or is this "normal" edge wear that looks different. Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Have you heard of "Marvel Chipping" on books from the 60's, this was caused by a dull blade, your top edge does not look like Marvel Chipping, is it a bindery issue? Marvel Chipping (Pic is from the web) Top edge wear w/very slight tears, blunted upper corners w/ slight color breaks, minor spine stress, distributor ink overspray on lower rear cover. IMO... 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 On 9/30/2022 at 12:04 PM, marvelmaniac said: "Marvel Chipping That's sort of what I was thinking, but this is (obviously) a much more recent book that ones where this is cited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 On 9/30/2022 at 12:04 PM, marvelmaniac said: distributor ink overspray Oh, and this is just my s****y photography skills. It's my hand shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 8.0 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 On 9/30/2022 at 1:38 PM, scburdet said: Oh, and this is just my s****y photography skills. It's my hand shadow That is a very good impression of distributor spray. scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 8.0 Thanks for posting. scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 8.5 tops scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsamurai Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 8.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
