ComicSpa Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Books in nice shape for its age. Color breaking ticks and creases, browning on back cover and inside covers, blunting, chipping, and small tears. Inside is great. No issues. Let me know everyone! Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Blunted corners with small piece missing at top left and multiple color breaking creases at the lower right, edge wear with chipping/small pieces missing, color loss and some color breaking creases/scratches at top edge, minor to moderate spine stress with multiple color breaking stress lines, color loss in the black areas above the lower edge/below the wording, minor to moderate spine roll, small piece missing from top edge of rear cover, moderate dust/sun shadow along outer and top edge of rear cover. IMO...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. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 I agree with MM. That kind of color breaking wear is usually going to put you somewhere in the lower end of the Fine range... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...