Spare a grade?15802
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Supermole private msg quote post Address this user | |
I am curious how grade would be impacted by these old stamps on the book. The book overall is in very nice except for the stamps. The interesting thing about this book is that it was used by the New York Anti-Poverty Program in the 60's...I assume to improve reading skills? Kind of cool historical provenance...not as neat as the spurned girl friend book, but still... |
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esaravo private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @Supermole - That looks like a solid mid-grade copy and the stamping isn't obnoxious (ie. completely cover the art), so the penalty should be small (maybe 0.5 to 1.0). In my opinion (not worth much) the higher the grade, the more of a hit it would take - same for writing on the cover (or unverified signatures). Interesting history makes it a pretty cool book - and some collectors might actually pay more for it because of that! | ||
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| It would be better to take it out of the bag and get closer pictures to get a more accurate guess. From what I seem maybe a 7.0 | ||
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Supermole private msg quote post Address this user | |
Here are some better pics. I still need to do a press, but i dont see anything that cant be pressed out other than the color break spine tics. I was mostly wondering how all the anti poverty stamps would impact it. |
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The blunted corners, accumulation of soiling , color breaking ticks, I would put this at a solid 6.5 before a clean and press. When grading it is very important to note if the book has a mildew or musty smell. That alone knocks a book down The 7.0 range. I am one who loves the history behind the stamps on this book! Having worked as a NYC Detective in the Washington Heights area, I'm familiar with the location. Here an updated photo of 1992 Amsterdam Ave. Great book!  |
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Supermole private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Wow, thanks Doc_Cop! I am happy to hear someone heard of the program! I was afraid it might be too obscure to be relevant. | ||
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Wayneds private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I agree with Doc_Cop 6.5 in its present condition | ||
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 How do I know this? Because I've done it myself.
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lawguy1977 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I agree as well on the 6.5. | ||
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