Can't figure out proper grade

[Antonio]

I saw this book on eBay. Not sure how to grade it. it looks nice, except for the white out on the cover. Was considering it. Any opinions on the grade would be very welcome. thanks.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Detective-Comics-47-20th-app-BATMAN-ROBIN-Jan-1941_W0QQitemZ320019533206QQihZ011QQcategoryZ35751QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Antonio]

Here is a photo of it.

[Comicdey]

try again, the files not attached.

[Davenport]

From the description I'd say around "Fair" 1.5/1.0. Here it is, bold emphasis mine...

 

"CONDITION: looks vf but is really a Nice looking low grade filler/reader copy, pages are cream/slightly brittle and interior is nice and solid with spliting of spine on wraps up to 6"'s or less from bottom, stamps and dates on pages plus white out on bottom of "H.R.P." on cover but book still looks and feels great because of this this book is sold as is"

 

 

[rjpb]

1.5 - but with solid eye-appeal even with the store stamps.

[Antonio]

Rj, Dave:

 

Thanks very much. I was thinking fair myself. Glad I am on the same page as you guys!

[Comicdey]

If it was just the cover I'd say Fa/Gd 1.5. With all those interior pages split also, I'd say that's one of the nicest looking Fair books that you'll find. You should be able to sell it at a premium to the fair price. Tuck it away.

[Dad&Son-migration]

I love the general store stamping on it. I think it actually adds to the book's history because of the grade.

[Antonio]

it's a shame that someone used white out on it. I guess that counts as very amateur restoration.