timfinz Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Not my book. I was asked to clean and press this book. The first two pictures are the before pictures. The final group of pictures are after the clean and press. I was happy with the results as was the owner who was only looking to have the book present better. Note: The interior centre fold is attached at both staples however in the last image you can see the "damage" to the middle portion of the centre fold. The damage does not appear to be related to worms or rodents. There is no other damage to interior pages. I've never come across this before and I am not certain if this effects the grade or not. Any thoughts? Much appreciated in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 In your last pic, is that a page missing, a stain? timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 4.0/4.5 timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfinz Posted May 30 Author Share Posted May 30 On 5/30/2024 at 11:42 AM, marvelmaniac said: In your last pic, is that a page missing, a stain? There are no missing pages. The last picture is the centrefold. It is still attached at both staples. The page is "missing" between the top of the bottom staple to just below the top staple. It is not a stain, it does not appear to be anything related to insects or rodents as nothing else in the entire book exhibits this kind of oddity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vheflin Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Think that's silverfish damage. 4.0 timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfinz Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 On 5/30/2024 at 6:18 PM, vheflin said: Think that's silverfish damage. 4.0 I thought so too, but only the centerfold is effected which seems rather odd given the silverfish wouldn't likely be selective. Most silverfish damage effects more than just one page especially when it's in the middle of the book. But that's not to say you might be right. I'm assuming it wouldn't have any effect on the grade below 5.5 I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmattioli86 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 The silverfish attack on the CF is really interesting. any plans to sub this book to get graded? Would be interested to see how they treat that damage timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledgehammer Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 On 5/30/2024 at 7:18 PM, vheflin said: Think that's silverfish damage. 4.0 Certainly is. Most space to enter at the spine, thanks to the staples slightly forcing the pages apart. Most space to go to town, munching at the side. Couldn't be clearer. timfinz and vheflin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 4.0 timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfinz Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 On 5/31/2024 at 5:46 AM, Bmattioli86 said: The silverfish attack on the CF is really interesting. any plans to sub this book to get graded? Would be interested to see how they treat that damage The OO is planning on submitting the book for grading and I will follow up and keep this post informed of any results, thanks! Bmattioli86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 VG cond👍 timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo2 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 4.0 for me timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
