Qua-Brot Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Overall this is around a 4.0 imho. Fully attached all the way through, could use some cleaning, has a 1" spine split at bottom of spine, chip from bottom left corner of back cover . . . Aaaaand a piece missing from the bottom right corner of the last page of the book (see pics). My question is: piece this size, no matter it doesn't interfere with story or much of the art, still qualify this as incomplete? Or is it just a hit on the grade (and how much)? Thanks! 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Dented corners w/slight creasing, 1" crease at lower right corner, edge wear w/color loss, moderate to severe spine stress with a few color breaking spine ticks, moderate staple tears, 1" spine split at lower edge, moderate spine roll/fanned pages, moderate staining/soiling/foxing on rear cover, slight tears on the lower edge of the rear cover, 1/2" piece missing from the left lower corner of rear cover, piece missing from last page. Since this is a Golden Age book you may get some leeway if sent for grading, however, due to this book being a low grade copy you will get a blue label and the book will be graded with all of its defects present. IMO this book would be a GD/VG 3.0 if the piece was not missing from the interior page, with the missing piece and staining... GD 2.0 3.0 GOOD/VERY GOOD (GD/VG): Back to Top A used comic book showing some substantial wear. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Cover reflectivity is very low. Can have a book-length crease and/or dimples. Corners may be blunted or even rounded. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. A triangle from 1/4" to 1/2" can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" to 1/4" square is also acceptable. Tape and other amateur repair may be present. Moderate spine roll likely. May have a spine split of anywhere from 1" to 1-1/2". Staples may be rusted or replaced. Minor to moderate staple tears and moderate stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. 2.5 GOOD+ (GD+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 2.0 GOOD (GD): Back to Top Shows 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. 1950's war comics and Qua-Brot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 2.0 is a good guess. I'd guess 1.5/1.8 range to be safe?, but not really sure. Qua-Brot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 It affects the story and the artwork. But not much. 2.5 Thanks for posting. Qua-Brot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qua-Brot Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 I know I may hope grade (i.e. hope that it's a higher grade, or look at it as if I had it pressed and cleaned) but looking at this Heritage listing with it's grade of Very Good Minus, and condition issues (2.5" spine split from bottom, chip out of top of spine on front cover and a chip out of back cover top left) and BRITTLE PAGES AND COVER, I start to think maybe I am ok on grade (or I should start working for Heritage). Yes, theirs presents better (colors brighter). https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/adventure/jungle-comics-1-fiction-house-1940-condition-vg-/a/122311-13569.s?type=bidnow--bidnotice-tracked-dailystatus Thanks for all who answered! Always appreciate feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 CGC 1.5 🤔 1950's war comics and Qua-Brot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 good 2.0 FoggyNelson and Qua-Brot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
