jevlnuts Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Trying to get a better understanding of this book I recently acquired. Besides the overall probable grade, I am specifically looking for information on the creasing. Does anybody know if this is a manufacturer crease (On front and back)? Or is this possible someone who attempted to press without realizing what they are doing? Do you have any method for identifying how the crease was created? Finally, what do you think this will do to the overall grade? My understanding is that manufacturer creases aren't held against the grade, is this accurate? Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithdatura Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I think that all things being equal, a book with printer's creases laying next to an identical book without them will grade a notch lower, but probably not more than that. For the book in question here, I would say the greater factor is the overhang on the back cover edge, especially the tearing to the left of the "Mountain Mover." I think you're looking at about an 8.0 on this copy, with that BC really dragging down the grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevlnuts Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Thanks for the input. That torn notch was a bit concerning when I bought it, but got a really good deal on it, so I'm not too upset about it. I had it at 7.0/7.5 myself. I appreciate the insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzafist Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Spider vein creases-see Overstreet terminology with the other minor damages I would rate 6.5ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
