PGM Fantastic Four #1 0

[makeminemarvel]

Sorry, I only have this pic at the moment.  Structurally very sound book, I see no Marvel Chipping.  The main reason I am posting is the defect in the middle where the Torch's flame turns from orange to yellow.  There is a depression and a tear in the area.  Again, sorry if it is hard to see but any opinions are appreciated!

Edited August 30, 2019 by makeminemarvel

[silversurfer275]

5.5 or 6

[Point Five]

The book looks really nice (assuming no back cover defects?)... but yeah, that puncture in the center will hurt the technical grade. Does it affect the pages underneath? Is it glued? I'd guess 3.5 to 4.0 range to be safe.

 

Edited August 30, 2019 by Point Five

[Krismusic]

hard to say without better pics but I would be in a 4.5 range depending on BC but the hole takes it down and there is a good amount of bends all over the FC

[makeminemarvel]

5 minutes ago, Point Five said:

The book looks really nice (assuming no back cover defects?)... but yeah, that puncture in the center will hurt the technical grade. Does it affect the pages underneath? Is it glued? I'd guess 3.5 to 4.0 range to be safe.

 

Not glued and does not affect splash page.  Back is really nice.

 

[Wipple]

3.0/3.5 stains, holes, rips, creases knock it down to below VG. The book has some solid positives as well, but it is what it is. Congrats if you get it. Awesome book. I got mine on the boards a bunch of years back from Charlene!

[theCapraAegagrus]

3.5ish IMO.

[JohnH19]

I also think it's in the 3.5-4.0 range.

[Chief1332]

The puncture goes through the entire book.

 

[faster friends]

3.0 / 3.5

[Point Five]

36 minutes ago, Chief1332 said:

The puncture goes through the entire book.

 

I'm a bit confused as I asked the OP above and he said the splash page was unaffected by the puncture. Are you the book's owner?

 

[Chief1332]

Pics sent to persons requesting said pics for this book, and the others present.  It was reported to be an original owner book, and offered via an auction.  There were another 30-40 books there, but this was the main draw.  Many other books were in much better condition, but maybe 2-50 bucks max.  Guessing the boardie was looking for advice and was hoping to score an awesome book.  There was a pre-bid amount disseminated to interested parties, from the co-owner of the auction company.

 

 

[Chief1332]

Here you can see it through the centerfold page

[makeminemarvel]

33 minutes ago, Chief1332 said:

Pics sent to persons requesting said pics for this book, and the others present.  It was reported to be an original owner book, and offered via an auction.  There were another 30-40 books there, but this was the main draw.  Many other books were in much better condition, but maybe 2-50 bucks max.  Guessing the boardie was looking for advice and was hoping to score an awesome book.  There was a pre-bid amount disseminated to interested parties, from the co-owner of the auction company.

 

 

I did preview the book and took the pic.  I did talk to the owner (nice guy) and he said he bought in 1961.  I was an unsuccessful bidder.  Went for $8,250.  Way too high I thought.  Thanks all for your input on the book.

Edited September 4, 2019 by makeminemarvel

[Chief1332]

I would have liked for it to have been a higher grade.  Felt comfortable at 1.8ish with the damage.