Mad Special #14, 1974, With Bonus Don Martin Posters and Paintings, 7.5 VF to 8 For Sale

Offered here isawonderfulold vintage Bronze Age book \"Mad Magazine Special #15, 1974, Includes Bonus \"Nostalgic Mad\". Excellent copy; 7.5 VF- to 8.0 VF, [check the grading guide below] - There is a very tiny chip at the bottom right corner tip. Pulp paper pages are off-white to lightly oxidized and the is a small iomage clipped fromthe bottom left corner of page 30.Grading is subjective. CAREFULLY look at the photos, zoom in on them. Judge the condition for yourself please. I use a high resolution scanner not photos! Please ask questions BEFORE you Purchase.All comics are shipped bagged, between stiff cardboard and with delivery confirmation.

8.0 VERY FINE (VF): An excellent copy with outstanding eyeappeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed.Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possiblyincluding some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderateto high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4\" crease is acceptable if coloris not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing.Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples mayshow some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almostinsignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple.Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-): Fits the criteria for Very Fine butwith an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts fromthe book\'s appearance by a perceptible amount.

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): An above-average copy that showsminor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal.A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor coverwear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may beblunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity.Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightestspine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staplesmay show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation oflight stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream totan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may bepresent.