PGM FF 23 1 1

[davidking623]

It is such a nice looking book and meant to get it here sooner . A small tear on lower back cover with some small creases on the cover took pics . Thanks in advance 

[marvelmaniac]

Blunted corners with color breaking creases/color loss at the top right and lower left corners, vertical/diagonal color breaking scratches on the upper/outer/lower edges, minor spine wear with a few color breaking spine ticks/stress lines, cover wrap is off center and a minor spine roll, tear at lower edge of rear cover, some staining along spine of rear cover.

If the rear cover tear was not present I would have graded this book in FN+ 6.5 to FN/VF 7.0.

With the tear, IMO...FN 6.0

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.

[NY Roadkill]

I think that small tear has less affect than a 1/4" spine split, which is allowed in at 6.0. Spine and staples look great. There's some wear at the corners, and some creases - but overall this is a great looking book. I'd give it a 7.0-7.5, even with that 1/4" back cover tear due to the rest of the book. a CnP would take out some of the non-color breaking creases and indentations on the cover.

Thanks for posting.

[Lninefingers]

7ish

Great book

[scburdet]

7.0

[davidking623]

Thanks guys , I really appreciate the input ! I graded the book in my hand a 7.0 and thinking 6.5 7.0 but felt it was nice and went with 7.0 I listed it on the Bay as such and like to every once in a while i have myself put in check . I think if I had it pressed it would have a chance at 7.5 Thanks again , David

[grendelbo]

7.0

[Mr. Zipper]

A superior looking 7.0

[Q.N.S.]

I detract and say 6.5 because I think the spine roll is pretty serious, I can see it offsetting the page ends, and it's impacting the corner box and logo more than I feel comfortable with for a 7.0. It should be worked on to ensure 7.0 although 7.5 has an outside shot if it's really reduced a lot, and that spot on the bc is not a stain. as is though, 6.5 

Edited May 6 by Q.N.S.