please grade the last cpt. mvl pressing experiment

[Comicdey]

captain with a warbled bottom right corner.

[Mr. Zipper]

Pressing is going to completely remove this moisture wave. This is a prime candidate for pressing.

 

I had a book that had no stains, but the moisture wave (cockling is the term I believe) was throughout the entire book.

 

Matt Nelson removed the wave COMPLETELY and perfectly. The book went from like a 4.0 to a 7.0.

[Timulty]

This is also a good candidate because this particular cover doesn't have all that much gloss. CMA #51, seems to be different from all the other issues, in that fashion. Good luck, also the back cover could do with a touch of cleaning. The Grading Bastiche gives this book a 4.5.

[Comicdey]

I'd be ok if it was cleaned also. It's staying in my collection as are the other two.

[Timulty]

You might be able to find a better copy without having to have the work done. #51 is pretty common. I believe a warehouse find of them etc.

[KingOfRulers]

5.5

[Point Five]

4.5/5.0

[Comicdey]

You might be able to find a better copy without having to have the work done. #51 is pretty common. I believe a warehouse find of them etc.

 

I'm aware of that, but I'm doing this to see the results and it was a good candidate. If I really decide to have items pressed in the future for sale, then I'd be choosing items that were higher dollar books, or books that would make it to the etheral 9.6+ grades.

[Timulty]

Ah, there's the rub isn't it. Pressing for $'s. Still, understandable. I really wish there was long term data, on long the creases stay out on a pressed book.

[Comicdey]

call me in 10 years regarding the Captain 51.

[Kermit the frog]

4.5/5.0

 

are you reading my mind?!

ditto...possibly a solid 5.0

 

regards

[-cryptkeeper-]

4.5 sounds great

[Point Five]

[rjpb]

I'd love to find 4.5s that look that sweet, warp and all. 5.0/5.5 - after it's pressed - at least 7.5.

[Comicdey]

I'd love to find 4.5s that look that sweet, warp and all. 5.0/5.5 - after it's pressed - at least 7.5.

 

I've been told by Matt that this one may grade 9.0-9.2 upon completion

[Timulty]

Wouldn't surprise me. Pressing does have its advantages. If it grades out 9, I will split the difference between a 9 and 4.5, if you want to sell.

[Comicdey]

captain with a warbled bottom right corner.

 

And a bump for a second opinion on this one....

[burntboy]

Collin; what's with the Magenta coloration on both covers?? seems like at least part of the artwork on the FC but the back looks more like some bleedthrough of the interior advertising.

[Comicdey]

Collin; what's with the Magenta coloration on both covers?? seems like at least part of the artwork on the FC but the back looks more like some bleedthrough of the interior advertising.

 

It's bleedthrough from the interior of the cover.

[Timulty]

Not all that uncommon to find. Bleed through is very common. Seems like Fawcett really liked to run red ads on interior covers. If the front if darn it doesn't show that much but there were a few white back and front covers where the bleed through is prominent.

 

Comicdey, have you got this back yet?