Famous Monsters of Filmland #1 CGC 4.0 · Cert 4294489001 UK Variant

CGC · UNIVERSAL

4.0 · VG

Cover Appearance: Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Can have moderate creases or dimples.
Inks: Cover reflectivity is low.
Corners: Corners may be blunted.
Cover Condition: Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies.
Spine: Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split.
Staples: Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration.
Paper: Paper is brown but not brittle.
Interior: Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

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Collector's Notes

CGC 4.0 · OW/W pages

A well-loved reading copy. A modest census of 19.

CGC census: 4 graded at 4.0 · 13 graded higher · 19 total · avg 5.18 (CGC Universal label)

The UK price variant of Issue #1 — the British 2/6-priced printing of the book that launched the magazine, February 1958. Scarce in any grade.

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