PGM ASM 238 Newstand 2 2

[Ozonetv]

This book has been blowing up recently, so I thought I'd send this in...What do you think?

 

 

[marvelmaniac]

Just so you are aware, my understanding is that books (ASM 238, F.F.252) that are missing the Tattooz, the book will receive a Green Label for being "Incomplete", how much of hit will it take if you request a Blue Label?

As far as a grade, and grading the book itself, ignoring the Tattooz, from your pics all I am able to see is small. color breaking creases at both bottom corners, a couple of small stress lines and very slight corner wear at the top left.

I tend to grade conservatively and would rather under grade than over grade, with that in mind and not having the book in hand...

VF- 7.5 

With the color breaking creases I cannot go VF 8.0 but IMO the book is much nicer than a FN/VF 7.0.

8.0 VERY FINE (VF):  Back to Top
An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

[Ozonetv]

49 minutes ago, marvelmaniac said:

Just so you are aware, my understanding is that books (ASM 238, F.F.252) that are missing the Tattooz, the book will receive a Green Label for being "Incomplete", how much of hit will it take if you request a Blue Label?

As far as a grade, and grading the book itself, ignoring the Tattooz, from your pics all I am able to see is small. color breaking creases at both bottom corners, a couple of small stress lines and very slight corner wear at the top left.

I tend to grade conservatively and would rather under grade than over grade, with that in mind and not having the book in hand...

VF- 7.5 

With the color breaking creases I cannot go VF 8.0 but IMO the book is much nicer than a FN/VF 7.0.

8.0 VERY FINE (VF):  Back to Top
An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

Thanks - the tatooz is there...I picked this up in a box of 80s ASMs this summer for $50, so I'm happy with that.

[theCapraAegagrus]

7.5-8.0 IMO.

[Funnybooks]

7.5

[Galen130]

8.0

[Deadpoolica]

8.0