PGM ASM #45 w/ Internal page edge chips 0

[Surfer66]

Hello, I am unsure how this defect affects the grade and value for this book.

There are internal page edge chips on the first half of the book.  Just internal pages.  Not on the front or back covers.

Thanks for your help!

[marvelmaniac]

The "chipping" looks like some sort of critter chew, why/how only half of the interior pages?

Cover wrap off center, slight spine roll, a few small color breaking spine ticks, chew on outer edge of interior pages

Without the "Chew". VF+ 8.5

With the "Chew" (and this is only my opinion) FN 6.0

I do not know if the new CGC Grading Guide has anything specific on this, otherwise it is all just a...

[Surfer66]

Thank you!

[Point Five]

Are you going to submit the book? Agree with marvelmaniac that midgrade in the 6s feels about right... but I would hold out hope that the missing paper could be deemed a production defect. The fact that both covers are completely untouched, plus the right page edges looking a bit rough-hewn in general... *might* mean that there was some issue with the original paper stock, or a bad production cut that somehow took out a chunk. Just a thought.

 

[Surfer66]

No, I'm not going to submit this book. 

I am in the slow process of cataloging for eventual sale.  Knowing the approximate grade will help me get into a range of market prices.

Thanks again for your input which is very much appreciated!

 

Edited February 13 by Pukie
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[Surfer66]

Any thoughts on grade with the chew if the chew is determined to be a production issue?

[comicginger1789]

On 2/16/2024 at 2:02 PM, Pukie said:

Any thoughts on grade with the chew if the chew is determined to be a production issue?

I would imagine it could still grade in the VF range if it is not rodent or bug chew. As is, I think Fine might be hitting it too harshly. I feel 7.0-7.5 would be more where it has a shot at falling with that flaw.

[Surfer66]

Thank you.