DK1 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Having difficult time trying to understand what the grading impact is of a 1/2" color-breaking corer crease on an otherwise 9.2-9.4 Bronze Age book. I guess the question might be better phrased as "What is the highest/limiting grade that a book with a small color-breaking corner crease can be expected to receive?" Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topnotchman Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 pictures will help to develop an accurate final assessment a generalization might be an 8.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 3/2/2024 at 3:51 PM, DK1 said: Having difficult time trying to understand what the grading impact is of a 1/2" color-breaking corer crease on an otherwise 9.2-9.4 Bronze Age book. I guess the question might be better phrased as "What is the highest/limiting grade that a book with a small color-breaking corner crease can be expected to receive?" Thanks It depends on a variety of factors, but 8.5 would be my best guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Even though books are graded in their entirety, the grading standards (not necessarily CGC's standards) for creases only... NM 9.4 - A 1/16" bend is permitted with no color break. NM- 9.2 - A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break VF/NM 9.0 - An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken VF 8.0 - An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. FN/VF 7.0 - Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. FN 6.0 -An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom789 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 For CGC grading, they have documented that a 1" corner crease on the front cover maxes the grade at 8.0 (8.5 on the back cover). I personally have a very nice book marred only by a 3/4" front corner crease that got an 8.5. So I'm guessing that a 1/2" crease would max you out at 9.0, but it's just a guess. Engr62 and Paul Kosnik 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
