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[Old_Man_Adam]

So I finally acquired one of my most sought after books and I couldn’t be happier - my question is really two fold 

a) what is your assessment of the grade ?

b) would it benefit from a press ?

now ... there are some slight pen marks around angels leg which doesnt necessarily look like “ restoration “ to me and hopefully is viewed as just doodling , there is a hole punch in the top right corner , a 1.5” tear and there is also some slight water marks around angel but I think the grade is low enough not to be implicated too much by these issues . I was thinking of sending to CCS prior to grading to press / assess as I don’t want to send this is the mail more than once . Lastly , the photo was taken adjacent to a lamp so don’t let the gloss deceive the picture .

 

thanks for any insight 

- Adam 

Edited March 10, 2019 by Old_Man_Adam
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[timfinz]

Great book in any condition!

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1.8 IMHO!

1). I don't think the book would benefit from a press, but I am not an expert in that field.

2). I don't think the pen marks would be considered restoration, it appears as though someone was tracing the character.

Edited March 10, 2019 by timfinz

[Old_Man_Adam]

8 minutes ago, timfinz said:

Great book in any condition!

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1.8 IMHO!

1). I don't think the book would benefit from a press, but I am not an expert in that field.

2). I don't think the pen marks would be considered restoration, it appears as though someone was tracing the character.

Thanks ! 

[mysterymachine]

1.0 

[csaag]

IMHO with the tears/chips, water stain etc, I don't see a press helping the grade out any (disclaimer - I know nothing!)

Congrats though on picking up such a key book!

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1.0

 

[The Lions Den]

The pen marks around The Angel appear to be just that. I wouldn't subject this to a press---it may hurt more than help. It appears the cover is still attached; that's a plus. I don't see any obvious signs of resto, either. Is it complete? Books in this grade are often missing something (hopefully not). All-in-all, it's pretty rough, but still better than some copies I've seen. I'm in the Good range...1.8 -2.0. Good luck!  

Edited March 11, 2019 by The Lions Den
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[Old_Man_Adam]

Thanks to all - I sent it out today CGC was in NYC right over the bridge and I sent a bunch of books out including this one - I marked it for resto , press and the works if needed-I’ve wanted this book for about 25 years and am happy to have it either way -the closer to 2 I am - the happier I’ll be 

[KPR Comics]

Press will not help.  I'm at 1.5.  Fingers crossed they don't determine the pen to be color touch.  That doesn't look like the intent as it looks more like I kid outlining.

[Point Five]

I'll say 2.0. Nice colors!

 

[gadzukes]

12 hours ago, KPR Comics said:

Press will not help.  I'm at 1.5.  Fingers crossed they don't determine the pen to be color touch.  That doesn't look like the intent as it looks more like I kid outlining.

To me it's obvious that it's a tracing around the legs.  It would be a travesty if they said color touch on that.  I agree that press will most likely not help.... but maybe.

[1950's war comics]

good condition !

[gadzukes]

14 hours ago, 1950's war comics said:

good condition !

Did you get a 2.0?  

[Old_Man_Adam]

19 minutes ago, gadzukes said:

Did you get a 2.0?  

Still fast tracking ...just logged in yesterday from Sunday - hopefully today / tomorrow 

[ivegotneatstuff]

1.0 

[gadzukes]

42 minutes ago, Old_Man_Adam said:

Still fast tracking ...just logged in yesterday from Sunday - hopefully today / tomorrow 

Whoops, I thought 1950s War Comics was you Adam haha.  I still haven't had my coffee this morning.

 

Edited March 14, 2019 by gadzukes

[FoggyNelson]

Cgc 1.5 or 1.8 but still nice key🆒🆒‼️🤔🤔🎊

[Dick Pontoon]

I'll say 2.0, maybe a 1.8.

[Old_Man_Adam]

Well ... I just got this today and boy am I happy ... thanks to all !!!