Pukie Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Hello, the book has top edge coloring. Is this foxing? Also a small dot on the FC. If the book were perfect, how does the spot affect the grade? Thank you for your time and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 On 6/10/2024 at 10:35 AM, Pukie said: Is this foxing? No. It's oxidation. Here's a very, very basic explanation: The principal component of comic book paper paper is cellulose extracted from minimally-purified wood pulp. Wood (and thus "cheap" paper) also contains lignin. Tanning/yellowing of cheap paper is generally due to a chemical process known as oxidation. Oxidation is frequently induced by exposure to light ("photo-oxidation"). Although both cellulose and lignin can oxidize, it's the oxidation of lignin that is the main cause of yellowing, toning, and/or tanning of comic book paper. grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vheflin Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 7.0 oww If it were perfect other than the little stain spot, a 8.5/9.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 7.0 agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukie Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Thanks for all the input. If preparing books for sale, and having to set asking prices, would oxidation be treated more or less harshly than the same amount of foxing? I am sure I have been noting some defects using inaccurate terminology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q.N.S. Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 7.0 is high range for oxidation. There's too much of it to guarantee a 7.0, in my opinion a dip to 6.5 is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
