How would you grade this?

[tb]

I am trying to decide whether this grade is accurate - might bid if I can convince myself that it is a 5.5 (borderline) but 5.0 would be below threshold. Any opinions?

 

http://www.heritagecomics.com/common/auctions/photo.asp?id=807013044&lot_id=13044&SID=C5AF0F4515B34774AE690443A11F9292

 

 

[BachelorOfComix]

Spine is hurting. vg/fn or fn-

[murph0]

It's below your threshhold, but does that really matter? These books seem very few and far between to pass one up when it comes up..or do you already own a copy? Btw, take a look at this.. It's a Dell, not sure if you collect those, but that's some pretty tough grading for a G.A. book..

 

Brian

[tb]

That U$15 is a beauty (surprised to see you browse these, btw.??). I used

to collect them but stopped - it was just not as challenging and interesting

as the 1930s books. I do have some Barks originals from the early U$, though

(outtakes, since all the published art was destroyed).

 

The MMM V1#1 is pretty easy to find in VG but almost impossible to get in

FN. I've been waiting for a nice copy to show up but this one does look a

little on the lemonish side...

 

 

[murph0]

I was bored, so I was looking all over Heritage. I checked just about everything with the exception of the four colors and old western books.

 

Brian

[HooDeeDoo]

VG/FN

[Elvis]

I would want to know more from the seller about that spine. It looks pretty used. The back scan shows extra wear by that bottom staple so I would ask how sturdy it is there. (Look closely and there is definitely some tearing). Also ask about the paper OWL level. If it is sturdy and has a decent OWL I would give this book a solid 5.0.

[ArAich]

5.0 minimum...

 

That being said....what a 5.0!! ....the colors are deep and rich...the book is almost 70 years old...it's a V1 #1 .....how many of these can there be out there...if you want/need it, then go for it....

 

If I saw my grail book in this condition (Amazing Stories #1) and I had the cash...I would be on it like white on rice...

[cicamen]

I would rate it about a 5.0 also.

[aardvark88]

Don't be so picky. Any copy older than the buyer/collector is should be pounced on especially golden age.