ComicSpa Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Very nice book. Brittle but presents well for its age. Let me know and thanks again for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Blunted/rounded corners with color breaking creasing and small pieces missing from the lower corners, edge wear with small tears on the upper edge and a color breaking crease along the lower edge, moderate spine wear with color breaking spine ticks/stress lines/staple tears and vertical creasing some of which breaks color, small spine split on top (?), staples are slightly off center and slightly discolored, slight spine roll, Rear Cover...Small tears/pieces missing along top edge, 1/4" + (?) piece missing from lower edge, tear and multiple creases along outer edge. IMO...VG+ 3.5 4.0 VERY GOOD (VG): Back to Top The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. 3.5 VERY GOOD- (VG-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 3.0 GOOD/VERY GOOD (GD/VG): Back to Top A used comic book showing some substantial wear. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Cover reflectivity is very low. Can have a book-length crease and/or dimples. Corners may be blunted or even rounded. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. A triangle from 1/4" to 1/2" can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" to 1/4" square is also acceptable. Tape and other amateur repair may be present. Moderate spine roll likely. May have a spine split of anywhere from 1" to 1-1/2". Staples may be rusted or replaced. Minor to moderate staple tears and moderate stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. You mentioned brittle, I assume you were referring to the cover, here are the grading standards for Brittleness only and I assume these refer to interior pages, your interior pages appear to be in good shape. VG/FN 5.0 - Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. GD 2.0 - VG 4.0 - Paper is brown but not brittle. FR/GD 1.5 - Paper is brown and may show brittleness around the edges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicSpa Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 Yes. I was referring to the cover as being brittle only. Sorry I did not clarify that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
