Is my Golden Age book trimmed? 1 1

[aj_curated]

Hey all, first post! 
 

I recently received this copy of Battle #34 (what an awesome cover) from 1954 in a collection. As I was cleaning it (super dirty as seen in the before and after pics) I noticed the cover was askew. 
 

It seems to be thinner on top and on wider on the bottom. The interior pages all look to be the same. 
 

I should also add that the staples, which still attached, are fragile. This might result in the cover being a tiny bit off compared to the interior pages. 

What do you all think?

Also, what do you think of the cleaning job and what would you grade this book? 

Edited March 14 by aj_curated

[comicjack]

I have a copy also looks to be miscut and not trimmed in my opinion.Those war books were read and loved i would leave it be has great art cover and insides 

[aj_curated]

On 3/14/2024 at 6:41 PM, comicjack said:

I have a copy also looks to be miscut and not trimmed in my opinion.Those war books were read and loved i would leave it be has great art cover and insides 

Thank you Jack - I was hoping it was a miss-cut! 
 

I would still be happy to hear what grade people think it is or if they have a different opinion. 

[The Lions Den]

On 3/14/2024 at 9:39 PM, aj_curated said:

Thank you Jack - I was hoping it was a miss-cut! 
 

I would still be happy to hear what grade people think it is or if they have a different opinion. 

I'm thinking it would fall somewhere in the VG range...

[comicjack]

On 3/14/2024 at 10:19 PM, The Lions Den said:

I'm thinking it would fall somewhere in the VG range...

same here