PGM conan #6 0

[harbourhow]

[marvelmaniac]

 Rounded/blunted corners with color loss, slight edge wear with some color loss, color breaking creases on the outer edge, minor spine stress with a few color breaking spine ticks, slight staple tears, discolored staples, minor dust/sun shadow or discoloration by spine on rear cover.

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

[LowGradeBronze]

Looks quite a sharp copy, and excellent page quality, but what's going on inside the back cover at the top corner? Looks buckled/crumpled. And what's going on at the bottom staple in the centrefold? Looks messy. 

On the basis there is some crumple or moisture damage to back cover at the top corner, I'm going 5.5 to 6.0

(Spotted your XM137 pics in there too!) 

Edited July 14, 2023 by LowGradeBronze

[scburdet]

On 7/14/2023 at 1:49 PM, LowGradeBronze said:

moisture damage

It's useful if there's something like this well visible or not, to give some detail in the post. Even water damage not accompanied by staining seems to be a big no-no. I have a 6.0 with notes about water exposure. It was pressed so no visible rippling, and I can't see any issue on the cover through the case, but I think it got hit pretty hard for this. I'd give this a 6.0 max too. CROM!