ComicSpa Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 We have blunting, color breaking creases and ticks, color rub, and scuffing on front and back covers. Inside is fine. No issues. Thanks for feedback everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 You pretty much named all of the defects I see other than what appears to be a recessed lower staple, if that is the case, is the cover loose at that area? Giving the benefit of doubt that the cover is not loose, IMO you are in the VF+ 8.5 range. 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. 8.5 VERY FINE+ (VF+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 8.0 VERY FINE (VF): Back to Top An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Looks a lot like my copy. This book is very prone to color rub. 7.0 thereabouts. One of the best back covers of any book ever! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicSpa Posted November 25, 2023 Author Share Posted November 25, 2023 Cover is attached and is not loose at that staple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicSpa Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 The results are in… 1Cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
