PeeBee Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 There is a 1/2" tear on the bottom right edge, not sure if it shows up in the photos, and some uneveness on the top edge. Thanks for looking! 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Edge/Corner wear w/denting, color rub and color breaking creases, moderate foxing/staining on both front and rear covers, discolored/slightly rusted staples, minor to moderate spine stress w/color breaking spine ticks. IMO...FN- 5.5 6.0 FINE (FN): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose. 5.5 FINE- (FN-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 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. PeeBee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 On 12/10/2022 at 10:59 AM, marvelmaniac said: Edge/Corner wear w/denting, color rub and color breaking creases, moderate foxing/staining on both front and rear covers, discolored/slightly rusted staples, minor to moderate spine stress w/color breaking spine ticks. IMO...FN- 5.5 Once again marvelmaniac has the details;but thinking a C&P might up the grade by 1.Thoughts? PeeBee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 My first though was 5.0/5.5, but I've been giving that out a lot lately, so take that FWIW. PeeBee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Classic cover not quite fine but close👍❤️‼️ PeeBee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 6.0 Thanks for posting. PeeBee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 5.0 imo PeeBee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...