Finger Bends, Fingerprints etc In Recent Grading?
I'm considering submitting more books to CGC but am leery after the plethora of finger bends and creases on my modern (1975-Present) submissions that had been pressed and sub'd by a VERY well known and respected presser here.
So I am wondering if folks receiving recent submissions are still seeing these defects in their Modern books but also if they are seeing them in the Vintage (pre-1975) books.
I have been seeing some of the recent posts about slab scuffs etc. but am primarily inte
In general, they shouldn't be using gloves. The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions -- actual experts in paper conservation -- published an article in their then-newsletter, International Preservation News, evaluating the risks and benefits of white-glove handling of archival rare paper. Here's a link. The article in question is "Misperceptions about White Gloves".
Essentially, CGC employees should be keeping their hands washed and thoroughly dried. If there's
