PGM (does that mean please grade my?) Lois Lane #119 2 2

[Mokiguy]

This one has me stumped. Overall it's pretty clean for a 50 year old book. But there is one area at the top edge and I can't tell if it's water damage or printer ink. I've seen other books where it's actually into the pages, but this is almost strictly on the edge with just a hint of bleed on the front and back and so little on interior pages it cant be seen with the naked eye. It's not mold either. Definitely has the appearance to me of ink, and I read in another post here at CGC that printer ink is not a downgrade. So looking for grade and opinions, thanks. And that little chip on the front cover is the only chip or tear on the entire book. Bottom right corner ding.

Edited April 2, 2023 by Mokiguy

[joeypost]

Looks like distributor ink. 
I also see dust shadows, some tanning and what appears to be an aggressive dry cleaning (it has telltale signs). 
 

 

[SolidShredder]

Yeah, that's definitely distributer ink. I would also press this. Almost looks like a bit of rippling on the bottom from moisture. Maybe around a 7 as is, possibly higher after a press. 

[Mokiguy]

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Looks like distributor ink. 
I also see dust shadows, some tanning and what appears to be an aggressive dry cleaning (it has telltale signs). 

I don't know what telltale signs of dry cleaning look like, so I take your word for it ....... but if it was it wasn't me.

[joeypost]

On 4/2/2023 at 11:08 AM, Mokiguy said:

I don't know what telltale signs of dry cleaning look like, so I take your word for it ....... but if it was it wasn't me.

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[scburdet]

distributor ink. around 7.0

[timfinz]

6.5

[Nschenks]

With chip tanning and shadow I’ll say 7.5 post C&P

Edited April 3, 2023 by Nsschenks

[grendelbo]

6.5

Thanks for posting.