PGM Strange Tales 163 1 1

[Jfend72]

PGM Strange Tales 163.  I plan to clean and press.  Thanks in advance 

Edited September 24, 2023 by Jfend72
Title update

[marvelmaniac]

Slightly blunted corners with some color loss, slight edge wear with some discoloration, minor spine stress with a few small color breaking spine ticks and some color loss, slight spine roll, staples are off center and discolored, outer edge of rear cover has chipping and a dust/sun shadow, hole/tear on rear cover at top near spine.

Even with the chipping (which is a manufacturers defect) this book, IMO would be in FN+ 6.5 to FN/VF 7.0, however, with the hole in the rear cover and what appear to be tiny pin holes on the rear cover...FN- 5.5

 

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.

6.5 FINE+ (FN+):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

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.

[scburdet]

6.0/6.5 CGC's book is a little curious about "holes" as it treats them separately than tears, and sets a lower limit of 6.0. However, I can't imaging that holds for every possible hole