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Up for sale is a 100% complete, authentic copy of Archie Comics #53 (1951). This is a classic Golden Age flagship issue. It makes the perfect \"Reader Copy\" or budget-friendly filler for a serious Archie collector.
Estimated Grade: 1.5 Fair/Good (FR/GD)Please note: I am not a professional grader. This estimate is based on a strict evaluation of the defects listed below. Please view all high-resolution photos carefully to judge the condition for yourself.
Why This is a great copy:
- 100% complete.No missing pages, co clipped coupons, no writing, and no cutouts.
- Strong Intact Structure: Rare for this grade, the centerfold is still attached to both original staples.
- Great Page Quality: The interior pages are supple (not brittle) and off-white to cream in color. Story art is bright, print is sharp, and it is a very readable book.
- Nice Cover Colors: The cover art remain colorful and bright, still retaining some of its original gloss.
Detailed Condition Report:
Front Cover: Three 1/8\" to 1/4\" tears at the top edge, two 1/4\" tears on the outer edge, and numerous ticks along the top. Multiple creases ranging from 1/2\" to 6\" on the bottom edge/corner. A 1/2\" chip is missing from the top corner.
Tape: Features four vintage Scotch tape repairs (located at the bottom corner, outer edge, and on two locations on the spine).
Spine: Three spine splits present (only one extends past centerfold). Moderate spine roll, a 1/2\" tear at the bottom of the spine, and numerous 1/4\" ticks running along the spine.
Back Cover: Light soiling in the light-colored margins. Tiny 1/8\" hanging chip at the top edge with tiny nicks. A 1/4\" tear on the bottom edge, four small nicks along the outer edge, and a 1/8\" crease on the bottom corner.
Interior Pages: Minor 1/4 to 1/2\" tears on the outer pages of page 1 to 9, 1/8\" tears on pages 10 to 15, 1/4\" tears on the outer edges of the final three pages. Centerfold lower corner is dog eared.
