Happyfarm Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 (edited) What would you grade this book? Edited August 1, 2023 by Happyfarm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Rusty staples w/rust migration (looks like the top staple may have been replaced), slightly blunted corners w/color loss at top left corner, crease/fold at top right by Daredevil, slight stacking curl, minor to moderate spine stress w/multiple color breaking spine ticks, lower staple tear at centerfold, fold/crease at lower right of rear cover, minor to moderate foxing on rear cover, moderate to severe stain at left edge of rear cover. With the staining and rust...FN- 5.5 6.0 FINE (FN): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose. 5.5 FINE- (FN-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN): Back to Top An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present. Happyfarm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 5.0/5.5. 6s without the rust transfer Happyfarm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...