Famous Monsters of Filmland #7 CGC 5.5 · Cert 4078967002 Roland Variant

CGC · UNIVERSAL

5.5 · FN−

Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

Dossier below reflects the anchoring whole grade — 6.0 FN.

Bindery: Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed.
Cover Appearance: Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases.
Inks: Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity.
Corners: Blunted corners are more common
Cover Condition: Minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present.
Spine: A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break.
Staples: Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration.
Paper: Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness.
Interior: Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose.

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Issue Date: Jun 1960
Pages: OW/W
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 4078967002

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Collector's Notes

CGC 5.5 · OW/W pages

A well-loved reading copy. Thinly graded — just 10 on the CGC census.

CGC census: 2 graded at 5.5 · 5 graded higher · 10 total · avg 5.85 (CGC Universal label)

The Roland variant: a sliver of Issue #7’s print run carried the blurb “REMEMBER ROLAND? HE’S BACK AGAIN ON PAGE 34” for Philadelphia’s horror host — regional broadcast history on the same Zacherley cover, on a census that barely reaches double digits.

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