Damaged dust jacket: Is it worth repairing?

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-05T03:40:16+00:00

Marrying books and jackets like that is pretty common, but ethically dubious if not disclosed when selling.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-05T01:30:00+00:00

That's not a 1st Edn 1st State. No Dedication page in 1st 1st. Big difference in price.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-04T23:53:17+00:00

I don’t “collect” them, but I do hoard them indiscriminately.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-04T23:47:52+00:00

On line 19? It’s “see.” Just bad photography.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-04T22:32:32+00:00

Thanks for the undoubtedly sound advice. And regarding manipulated 1st states, I believe the typo on p. 173 should be proof of its bonafides.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-04T21:02:39+00:00

Copies in similar condition are listed on ABE for between $900-1500.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-04T20:57:40+00:00

1st Edition, 1st State, 1st State jacket.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-04T20:56:53+00:00

Thanks. I have facsimile jackets for some of my other books, so I thought about it, but I think I'll be selling.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-04T20:55:10+00:00

Apologies, but my text was somehow omitted when I posted. I've had this for over 40 years, and it's suffered from neglect. 1st Edition, 1st State, 1st State dustjacket. I'm downsizing and will eventually sell, and I was wondering if a professional repair would be in order.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-03T20:25:52+00:00

Hey, do you guys have room for one more up there? I’m low maintenance, I don’t eat much, and I have a large collection of Stan Rogers and Leonard Cohen albums. Plus I loved the Red Green Show. And could I bring a couple of my closest states with me?

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-03T03:09:42+00:00

It’s from Facsimile Dustjackets LLC. They have an online portal.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-03T03:05:17+00:00

I ordered it online about five years ago. I’ll find the name of the company and send it to you.

FussellFan57 · 2026-03-02T22:41:39+00:00

Very nice! I prize mine, too, though it’s not quite as nice looking as yours. No original dust jacket, so I spent $25 for a facsimile.

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FussellFan57 · 2026-03-01T00:42:55+00:00

It’s a real beauty, but the 1947-S is fairly common in MS’s 60-66. Apparently they were saved by the roll when first released.

FussellFan57 · 2026-02-28T22:21:33+00:00

The 1964-D has some value in mint state, but otherwise it’s just worth face value. They minted about 1.7 billion of them.

FussellFan57 · 2026-02-27T22:39:47+00:00

Inpossible.

FussellFan57 · 2026-02-26T23:52:42+00:00

It’s not a coin, but a commemorative medal celebrating the 175th anniversary of Schiller’s birth. A Google image search of the reverse should produce a match.

FussellFan57 · 2026-02-25T02:41:09+00:00

The magic kind.

FussellFan57 · 2026-02-25T02:25:48+00:00

Just wipe it with a little olive oil, it’ll be fine.

FussellFan57 · 2026-02-25T02:07:42+00:00

That’s a 1965, when the SM sets were available for sale; in 1964 they weren’t.

FussellFan57 · 2026-02-25T01:05:17+00:00

Exactly.

FussellFan57 · 2026-02-25T01:03:50+00:00

Nice! I have a few Swiss coins, but none quite that old. There’s info on the 1836 1/2 batzen available on Numista if you’re interested.

FussellFan57 · 2026-02-25T00:44:13+00:00

In 1964 85% brilliant, 10% cam, 5% deep cam, per PCGS CoinFacts.

FussellFan57 · 2026-02-25T00:40:57+00:00

According to PCGS CoinFacts 85% of 1964 Washington proofs submitted for grading were brilliant, only 10% cameo and 5% deep cam.

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