PGM X-MEN # 177 0

[Ahsoka Tano Jedi Apprentice]

     There is some edge wear along the top edge on the cover....a few very minor stress lines on the spine....A very slight crease ?  Going thru the M in Marvel on the cover....it slightly transfers to the inside cover but does not impact the splash page.....On the back along the middle of the spine is some kind of crease across from Popeye's left foot.

P.S.  Thanks for all thoughts and grades.

[marvelmaniac]

Blunted corners with a fold/crease at the top left, edge wear with color rub along the top edge, a few small color breaking spine ticks, two chips missing from outer edge of rear cover, what appears to be  creasing/discoloration by the spine and lower left corner/edge of rear cover.

Not knowing exactly what the issues are on the rear cover and, the crease at the top left will prevent this book from grading higher, IMO...FN+ 6.5 to FN/VF 7.0.

VF 8.0 - An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. 

 

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.

[scburdet]

7.5 as-is, press for a grade or so higher