Surfer66 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Thank you in advance. Subscription crease, edge chips and more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 This is a tough one because the book presents well, it may have been a GD/VG 3.0 - VG- 3.5 except for the pieces missing on the lower edge of the front and rear covers (especially the rear). Large pieces missing such as yours are only allowed in grades GD- 1.8 and lower, IMO, the book is too nice to be a FR/GD 1.5 so I will give the benefit of the doubt and say... 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. 1.8 GOOD- (GD-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Good but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 I lean toward 2.5/3.0. Lower end if the pieces out where on the front, there may be a little forgiveness since the larger ones are on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfer66 Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 3.0 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 That type of chip looks as if there's some brittleness. 2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...