Cor88b Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 If this has been brought up please delete this but does anyone know what constitutes as moderate spine splits? I bought this slab a few weeks ago and getting it in I can tell it could really benefit from a clean and press but depending on the splits it may not get much higher. Its currently a 3.0 for the record. Here are the notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Does this help? zzutak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 imho...3-4 inches or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 It says splits, not 1 split. Sounds like the spine is separating in random areas, like big perforations. Or split from both the top and bottom, or along the staples,etc., just generally separated here and there but still holding together. If it was just one split, it would say (small, medium, large) spine split, or specify the length. If several splits, they are not going to take the time to write "1/2 inch split at top of spine, 1 inch split at bottom of spine, split at top staple". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) More to the point, would the comic survive being pressed? Be glad it's safe in a slab at 3.0 rather than in 3.0 pieces on a bench after pressing! Edited January 9, 2023 by LowGradeBronze Lightning55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 12:04 PM, LowGradeBronze said: More to the point, would the comic survive being pressed? Be glad it's safe in a slab at 3.0 rather than in 3.0 pieces on a bench after pressing! Amen to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 12:04 PM, LowGradeBronze said: More to the point, would the comic survive being pressed? I know someone who knows the answer... @joeypost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topnotchman Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Cover tanning and spine splitting are results from exposure and age. Additional spine splitting, pieces falling off and staples become detached is probable with pressing for a book with these existing defects. ThothAmon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cor88b Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 Thanks everyone. I'm not really sure if it would get a bump regardless just due to the splits, it would clean up though. Its an FF 49 that I am keeping in my collection so was just curious if anyone thought it might be something that could get a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 7:30 AM, theCapraAegagrus said: I know someone who knows the answer... @joeypost Best to leave it alone. Even exposing a book like this to any moisture or heat can be disastrous. theCapraAegagrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
