PGM Young Marvelman #28 0

[Bart Allen]

I was wondering what grade do you think this is? Would this benefit from a clean and a press? Would that increase the grade?

All comments are welcomed! Thanks! 

[marvelmaniac]

Blunted corners with some color loss, slight edge wear with some color loss, minor to moderate spine stress with color loss/slight creasing/color breaking spine stress lines/discoloration along spine, recessed and discolored staples, slight spine roll, slight foxing/discoloration of rear cover.

Two problems here...

1)The lower 1/3 of the front cover appears to be moderately discolored, I could only find one image online of this book, it was a lower grade copy and although the cover was darker at the bottom, it did not appear to be as dark as yours.

2)The staples appear to be recessed, is the cover loose or detached?

[Bart Allen]

On 9/25/2023 at 4:49 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Blunted corners with some color loss, slight edge wear with some color loss, minor to moderate spine stress with color loss/slight creasing/color breaking spine stress lines/discoloration along spine, recessed and discolored staples, slight spine roll, slight foxing/discoloration of rear cover.

Two problems here...

1)The lower 1/3 of the front cover appears to be moderately discolored, I could only find one image online of this book, it was a lower grade copy and although the cover was darker at the bottom, it did not appear to be as dark as yours.

2)The staples appear to be recessed, is the cover loose or detached?

Hey there 

1. The page isn't discoloured, as I believe that was the original colour scheme ~
2. The covers aren't loose or detaches, but the top top is a little recessed though that could be a printing defect ~

Marvelmaniac, do you think you could please look at my PGM's on Young Marvelman #25 and #26 :3

[marvelmaniac]

IMO, mostly due to the spine wear...FN+ 6.5 to FN/VF 7.0

 

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.

[Mars76]

7.5-8.0

[Bart Allen]

On 9/27/2023 at 2:26 AM, Mars76 said:

7.5-8.0

Would that be if it's cleaned and pressed? :3

[shadroch]

If most of the copies have that color pattern, I'm at 6.5.  I'm concerned there may be some color fade so I'd need to compare it to another copy.

It's a nice book. 

[Mars76]

On 9/27/2023 at 12:58 AM, Bart Allen said:

Would that be if it's cleaned and pressed? :3

Yes. I sent some golden age books that came back between the 7.5-8.5 range and this book looks just as nice as the ones I sent.

[Bart Allen]

On 9/27/2023 at 10:53 AM, shadroch said:

If most of the copies have that color pattern, I'm at 6.5.  I'm concerned there may be some color fade so I'd need to compare it to another copy.

It's a nice book. 

 

On 9/28/2023 at 1:57 AM, Mars76 said:

Yes. I sent some golden age books that came back between the 7.5-8.5 range and this book looks just as nice as the ones I sent.

Thanks a lot :3 I shall get this cleaned and pressed :3

[Yorick]

On 9/30/2023 at 12:20 PM, Bart Allen said:

 

Thanks a lot :3 I shall get this cleaned and pressed :3

I think some of those minor bends we see on the back cover should be "fixed" with a press.  I'm rooting for you!  8.0