tmac100 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Hi, Book seems very good overall. Some tanning, and a light non-color breaking crease on the bottom right of the front and back cover. It is not a bend through the whole book - just the covers. Seems to be something easy enough to press out. thoughts? Thank you as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Slight rounding of corners with some color loss, minor spine stress with a few color breaking spine ticks and small staple tears, discolored staples, discoloration of front and rear covers. IMO...FN/VF 7.0 to VF- 7.5 8.0 VERY FINE (VF): Back to Top An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. 7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lninefingers Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 7.5ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 7.5ish from me too. What covers are hard to grade in photos. "Non-color breaking" needs redefined b/c white covers have non-color breaking creases by definition. That doesn't mean the crease or tick isn't the equivalent to a color breaking defect on a different color cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...