Pukie Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Hello, I have always wondered exactly where the grade would fall on my well-loved ASM #1. The book looks complete. The cover is still attached although it is not readily obvious how. May be too many pictures but there are so many areas of concern.... Thank you for your help. Galen130 and grendelbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1.0 Thanks for sharing. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/26/2022 at 10:29 AM, grendelbo said: 1.0 Thanks for sharing. That's a dinger... kinzebac and grendelbo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukie Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Thank you all for your grading thoughts here. grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipple Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 one- congrats on owning one of my favorite books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 1.0 here too. I'd slab this just as a protective measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcjames Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 1.0 Great mega-key/grail to own complete. Slab it for protection from any further damage and confirmation of condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRoboto Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 1.0 That cover does not want to detach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo2 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 1.0. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrispyC66 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Teacher Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I agree with everyone else: 1.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukie Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Thank you all for your input. Now I am wondering how the book will survive a journey to CGC. And once there, how will it be handled? I've seen a couple videos from CGC examining expensive books... I know that's always a risk vs the reward of having it slabbed. But this copy is in a fragile state. It would not take much to detach the cover completely. I don't know if that would affect the grade. But I think it would make the book less desirable to a potential buyer. Does anyone have advice about sending a book in fragile condition to CGC? Or is it proper to post that question elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 1.0 ; and it will likely detach in the handling process which will not affect the grade for me - it's a 1.0 attached or not and slabbed it won't matter (eye appeal wise) if the covers are detached. Four large, thick cardbard (make a sandwich) pieces taped down on all for edges will do it - then slide that in a sturdy tight box - then bubble wrap that and place that in a larger tight box - that should secure it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo2 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 3:42 PM, Primetime said: 1.0 ; and it will likely detach in the handling process which will not affect the grade for me - it's a 1.0 attached or not and slabbed it won't matter (eye appeal wise) if the covers are detached. Four large, thick cardbard (make a sandwich) pieces taped down on all for edges will do it - then slide that in a sturdy tight box - then bubble wrap that and place that in a larger tight box - that should secure it. Agreed. The 1.0 grade is due to it's overall condition (tears, stains, foxing, etc.). The cover being attached or detached really wont affect the grade or the value of the book. In fact, having the book slabbed by CGC with a blue label will maximize it's value and protect it in its current fragile state. I would definitely send it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukie Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 What great advice. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergex23 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1.0. You may want to tape it a bit to keep it intact, but that's your preference. I sent in a beautiful Timely to get graded and in the process a chip got torn way worse than what I sent it in as. Wished I had taped it first. At a 1.0 grade, tape should still give a blue universal label I believe, but get more advice first Something else to consider is that if the black around the staples is migrating rust, it will only spread worse over time so maybe some conservation is in order to clean the staples and paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 0.5/1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
