The Lions Den Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 14 hours ago, Pangolin said: Thank you for detailed and well-explained post, sir! You're welcome! I hope this information is useful to you. I've basically just scratched the surface of this subject, but I'll just leave it at that. There are folks on here with more knowledge and experience concerning the properties of paper---it's a bit like going back to school sometimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 On 10/30/2019 at 9:53 PM, The Lions Den said: Also, the dark ink transfer on the back cover, especially the upper edge of the back cover, is very typical of moisture damage. The cover of another book that sat directly uderneath the Spidey #39 appears to have transferred some of it's front cover ink onto the back cover of the #39. Could the dark ink transfer be corrected by a clean/press? Quote A couple of ways to confirm this are by checking the staples carefully for rust and/or oxidation (or even rust from the staples transferring to the pages and centerfold) as well as using your nose to check the book for a musty odor. Apparently the moisture didn't do enough damage to cause ripples or waves on the paper, but I'd check the entire book carefully for any signs of stains, ripples, warping, tide lines and the like. I saw no trace of rust on the staples or the centerfold. The other pages seem clean too. Quote Still, all in all, this appears to be a solid, decent copy---I've certainly seen much worse. I hope this information has been helpful, and I wish you all the best... Thanks! I am pleased by this comic. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I am around a 6.0-6.5. I think a lot of the wear to that top edge keeps it outta the VF range and firmly within the conFINES of Fine. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, comicginger1789 said: I am around a 6.0-6.5. I think a lot of the wear to that top edge keeps it outta the VF range and firmly within the conFINES of Fine. A reasonable evaluation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 13 hours ago, Pangolin said: Could the dark ink transfer be corrected by a clean/press? I saw no trace of rust on the staples or the centerfold. The other pages seem clean too. Thanks! I am pleased by this comic. I'm not sure about the clean and press, but there are folks here that could probably answer that for you... The fact that the staples aren't rusty is a definite plus! If you're pleased with the book, that's really all that matters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 On 11/1/2019 at 12:32 PM, The Lions Den said: A reasonable evaluation... Well, I got a 6.5 Deadpoolica 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 9 hours ago, Pangolin said: Well, I got a 6.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 18 hours ago, Pangolin said: Well, I got a 6.5 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCComics Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Not to brag, but I was going to say 6.0, maybe 6.5 with a press. Presents nicely, one of my favorite covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primecitycomics Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 On 10/20/2019 at 9:47 AM, Pangolin said: Thanks in advance for your time 6.5 FN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Rob Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I'm at 5.5 on this one. The color loss at the top of the back cover is significant. Almost seems like something else happened to the book (water damage, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
