Secrets of Sinister House #10 (Copy 1) (grade is in) 1 1

[themlh1138]

Edited December 19, 2023 by themlh1138

[marvelmaniac]

Spine roll/off center cover wrap, small dent at top edge, slightly blunted corners, slight color loss along edges, some denting along lower edge of rear cover, slight dust/sun shadow on rear cover by lower spine/lower edge.

9.2 NEAR MINT- (NM-):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Almost no stress lines. Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh. Slight interior tears are allowed.

9.0 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT (VF/NM):  Back to Top
Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal. A limited number of bindery/printing defects are allowed. Cover is almost flat with almost imperceptible wear. Inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity. An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. Several lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable. Very minor foxing. Spine is tight and flat. Staples may show some discoloration. Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. Paper is off-white to cream and supple. Very minor interior tears may be present.

[scburdet]

8.0/8.5 I'm a little concerned about the apparent paper oxidation around the edges

[themlh1138]

The grade is in: 8.5.

[scburdet]

On 12/18/2023 at 9:27 PM, themlh1138 said:

8.5

tanning noted?

[themlh1138]

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