marf Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) Thanks! Edited March 15 by marf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Wow this is tough to grade with the extra staples! Want to help us out a bit? Were they added back in the day for no reason, by someone we'd now call 'OCD'? Are the originals still holding the plot together as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 I don't really know but looks like new staples added and i don't see the originals? This book has been in storage for 50 years . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoast Will Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Beautiful book with a terrible attempt at restoration. I would remove the staples and grade it as unrestored. I’m not sure though. Best of luck 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lninefingers Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Are the original staples still there? Looks like it from the back but I can't tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 The originals are still there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lninefingers Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 On 5/26/2023 at 1:31 PM, marf said: The originals are still there! Feels like removing the added staples is the way to go then. It's a real shame, because it's a nice copy otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 (edited) CNP before grading. Staples removed which i think lowered grade X-Men #35 Marvel8 1967 Variant: Pedigree: 4.0 Certified White Signees: Notes: spine stress breaks color creases and wear to cover 3 staples removed along spine wear top edge with creases & small tears front cover Edited March 16 by marf grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
