mad magazine grading question 0

[anstettoman]

quick question in a book that is otherwise vf  how much would the book be downgraded when the back cover was folded to reveal the cartoon/message in the back cover of the book??

 

thanks for your help

[theCapraAegagrus]

Without seeing any pictures, I'll guess FN range.

[Axe Elf]

A full-length subscription crease would put it at about a 4.5, but then subscription creases usually affect the whole book and not just the back cover.

[Randall Dowling]

On 3/13/2023 at 8:20 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

Without seeing any pictures, I'll guess FN range.

Agreed.  I've seen nice looking books in slabs that have the all too common fold on the back cover of Mad mags graded 6.0 and even 6.5.  For me, it depends on how strong the crease is.  If it's completely flattened and color broken the entire length of the book, it'll get hammered more than if it's present but not that noticeable.  If it's a hard crease, probably 5.5.  @The Lions Den would have a better sense of an otherwise VF or better book with a crease on the back cover.

[The Lions Den]

On 3/13/2023 at 9:06 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Agreed.  I've seen nice looking books in slabs that have the all too common fold on the back cover of Mad mags graded 6.0 and even 6.5.  For me, it depends on how strong the crease is.  If it's completely flattened and color broken the entire length of the book, it'll get hammered more than if it's present but not that noticeable.  If it's a hard crease, probably 5.5.  @The Lions Den would have a better sense of an otherwise VF or better book with a crease on the back cover.

My apologies to Al Jaffee...  

[OtherEric]

On 3/13/2023 at 7:41 PM, The Lions Den said:

My apologies to Al Jaffee...  

Today is his 102 birthday, did you forget to send a card?

(I know I didn't remember either.)

[The Lions Den]

On 3/13/2023 at 9:06 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Agreed.  I've seen nice looking books in slabs that have the all too common fold on the back cover of Mad mags graded 6.0 and even 6.5.  For me, it depends on how strong the crease is.  If it's completely flattened and color broken the entire length of the book, it'll get hammered more than if it's present but not that noticeable.  If it's a hard crease, probably 5.5.  @The Lions Den would have a better sense of an otherwise VF or better book with a crease on the back cover.

I think you've hit the nail on the proverbial head...