Geoff2099 Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Some small ticks down the side and a little corner crunch but overall structurally quite solid I think... but the question is what's the deal with the discoloration? I don't think it's sunfade, and I don't think it's foxing .. and what's the impact to grade? also, FIRE BAD!!!! I'd love to see this guy sing Christmas carols with Tonto and Tarzan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Elf Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 That looks like a pretty solid 8.5; don't know if it could quite eke out a 9.0, but with a clean? It does appear to be pretty intact, structurally, with the biggest concerns likely being the discoloration (sun shadow?) and what looks like it might be the start of staple rust at the centerfold. Geoff2099 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 I think you're looking at paper oxidation. A bigger hit than you will want probably or would seem fair. 7.5/8.0 Raze and Geoff2099 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Kept in less than perfect storage for some time. I'm less optimistic and say 6.5 to 7.0 despite clearly appearing higher, in the 8.0 to 8.5 region. Geoff2099 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 8.5 Geoff2099 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbius21 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 7.0, any improvement of the sunfade would be told off by the darkening of the paper in the gutter. Geoff2099 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff2099 Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 Thanks all... I have to admit this is quite a range! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 7.5/8.0 On 5/6/2023 at 2:31 PM, Geoff2099 said: I'd love to see this guy sing Thanks for posting. Geoff2099 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
