agamoto Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) Super rare book. Only 10 in the census and only a single recorded sale in 2017 of $1000 for a 1.0 with a 2" piece cut out of it and detached cover. This one was found in Ohio. Here are some pre clean/press pics. Worst problems I see are the creases in front bottom corner, foxing on back, small stains on back. The front top edge and corner in the pics looks rough, but it's a lot better than it looks, it will press fine. I'm guessing a 5.0-5.5 at present but any guess what it can hit if I can get the stains/foxing out with some blue light and the corner creases are the only major fault? Edited April 23, 2023 by agamoto Added condition comment on top right corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I'm topping out at 5.5 b/c of the stains and whatnot on the back. It's just where CGC seems to land on stuff like this right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 With the stains and a lot of creasing, I was thinking you're in the 3.0 range right now. I'd be very careful doing anything to a book this rare. PLOD would really, really hurt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 It's amazing this book has 10 on the census now...wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 4.0/4.5 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 3.0 to 3.5 as is. I'd leave as is for the blue label. Not seen one of these before, cool book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 How much did the foxing cover the back cover? All I could see is the left edge and bottom. I would say the foxing covered 1/4 of the back cover. It depends how much points will be deducted. I had NM+ structure copy of Captain America #109 but the back cover has the foxing that covered near 5/8 of the back cover. CGC graded it 8.0. That's 6 point drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR1979 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 3.0 - 4.0 Nice Book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolo77 Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Did you end up doing anything to the book? trying to get rid of stains? I would be interested maybe in buying the book, but for sure only if no restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolo77 Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 A CGC 7.0 was listed on Ebay March 23 2023 for 5000, and was taken down and sold, to a off line buyer, thats last one sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoast Will Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Incredible find! How did you get your hands on this? 4.0 IMO, assuming no issues with the interior or centerfold stapling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agamoto Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 Just an update... I did clean/press the book, including light therapy to help get rid of all the foxing and yellowing on every single page of the book. It was improved substantially but I wouldn't have given it more than a 6.0 that's for sure. I sold it raw on eBay for $2750 in June as I needed the money. 1.5 months later, a 10th copy hit the census @ 7.0. Can't say it's this one, but given the rarity of the book, it very well likely is. Quite a little prize and an unexpected grade if that's the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agamoto Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 10:46 AM, WestCoast Will said: Incredible find! How did you get your hands on this? 4.0 IMO, assuming no issues with the interior or centerfold stapling. Spotted a sliver of the top and the spine in a pile of 70's archie comics on goodwill's website and was able to see just enough of the cover to identify it as the #1 35 cent variant. I think I got the whole lot for around $40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agamoto Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) On 5/28/2023 at 9:25 PM, rolo77 said: A CGC 7.0 was listed on Ebay March 23 2023 for 5000, and was taken down and sold, to a off line buyer, thats last one sold As mentioned above, a new 7.0 hit the census in July. I don't think mine was 7.0 worthy, but it's possible I guess. It also could have been a reholder or a cpr of the 7.0 that sold in march. Edited September 22, 2023 by agamoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
