charmait Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Hey all, checking on Luke Cage: Hero for Hire #9 from '72. This fella was obviously very well read, so I'm not expecting much in regards to the grade. Mainly I'm wondering about the pressing process, and if it would help any of the minor creases (obviously it can't help the major damage). Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1.5 FAIR/GOOD (FR/GD): Back to Top Shows substantial to heavy wear. Books in this grade are commonly creased, scuffed, abraded, soiled, and possibly unattractive, but still generally readable. Cover shows considerable wear and may be detached. Almost no cover reflectivity remaining. Book-length creases, tears and folds may be present. Rounded corners are increasingly common. Soiling, staining, discoloration and foxing is generally present. Up to 1/10 of the back cover may be missing. Tape and other forms of amateur repair are increasingly common in Silver Age and older books. Spine roll is common. May have a spine split between 2" and 2/3 the length of the book. Staples may be degraded, replaced or missing. Staple tears and stress lines are common, as well as rust migration. Paper is brown and may show brittleness around the edges. Acidic odor may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached. Interior tears are common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilskip Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I'd just leave it alone. 1.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
