marf Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Thanks ! Edited January 31, 2023 by marf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Assuming there are no pages missing, coupons cut out, etc., I do not even need to list the defects on this book, it is a classic example of a... 2.0 GOOD (GD): Back to TopShows substantial wear; often considered a "reading copy." Cover shows significant wear and may even be detached. Cover reflectivity is low and in some cases completely absent. Book-length creases and dimples may be present. Rounded corners are more common. Moderate soiling, staining, discoloration and foxing may be present. The largest piece allowed missing from the front or back cover is usually a 1/2" triangle or a 1/4" square, although some Silver Age books such as 1960s Marvels have had the price corner box clipped from the top left front cover and may be considered Good if they would otherwise have graded higher. Tape and other forms of amateur repair are common in Silver Age and older books. Spine roll is likely. May have up to a 2" spine split. Staples may be degraded, replaced or missing. Moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached. Moderate interior tears may be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Looks GD to me. What's going on with the staples? Has it been restapled right through the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Not too sure what's going on with the staples...I think its original but who knows. This book hasn't been touched since the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2.0 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern cross Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GawkHawk Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I could be wrong, but it sure looks like that top staple is not in the usual location. You can see below it where the original staple is/was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 It's possible, I'm not sure. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Revised estimate based on restapling: 1.5 to 1.8 (top staple is now in new location non manufacturing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...