marf Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Thanks! Would a CNP benefit grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Blunted corners with creasing at the top right corner, edge wear with denting from overhang/small tears along the top and outer edges, what appears to be small pieces missing from the outer edge, minor spine stress, slight stacking curl, slight spine roll, creasing at lower left corner of rear cover, minor dust/sun shadow on rear cover. IMO... FN+ 6.5 7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. 6.5 FINE+ (FN+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4512691 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 7.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Too much tanning to go higher than 4.5 even though it looks nicer than the grade (one of my fave bats covers!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...