Snowdon Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Rusty staple and mold... I hear mold is removable somewhat- where this example seems light, should I get this graded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmpknface Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I don't know what a C&P would do to mold or how much that downgrades it if you went that way. Maybe a 5.0? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbius21 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 6.5/7.0. It would look great graded after a press. Just depends if the price bump realized after it's graded is worth it to you. I sometimes get books like this graded because it's the best I have and I like the way some keys look slabbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Pete Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdon Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 One of my local comic pressers thinks it's rust based on the rusty staple.... this is indeed a hard one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Is that a stain radiating out with rusty staple at the centre? That's a big area of rough looking paper inside front cover. 4.5 max. A nice looking 4.5 though! Edited February 9, 2023 by LowGradeBronze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I'm wondering if that uneven surface on the inside of the cover is moisture damage. It is true that mold can be removed, but it sounds like once it evolves into foxing, not so much. I would expect a thorough cleaning to cost more than the grade bump in a book with this value. I think you're looking at about a 5.0/5.5 after standard c/p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 5.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 5.0/5.5 On 2/9/2023 at 9:49 AM, Snowdon said: mold If a defect were ever perfect for a book... Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) On 2/12/2023 at 4:04 AM, grendelbo said: 5.0/5.5 If a defect were ever perfect for a book... Thanks for posting. Are you suggesting it's a muck encrusted mockery of a comic book? I never can remember whether Manny or Swampy came first....(tap, tap, tap) ahh...it's Manny in May 1971 in Savage Tales Vs July 1971 in HoS 92 for Swampy. Edited February 12, 2023 by LowGradeBronze grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
