Cigarette Cards - Cavanders, Ltd, - Ancient Egypt - Full Set 25, Free Ship.

Description

Cigarette Cards - Cavanders, Ltd. - Ancient Egypt - Full Set 25
Nice cards, two a bit off-color on the back.
Bid with confidence - 100% Positive Feedback.
Packing & Shipping:
All items are professionally and securely packed.
Most items ship with 1 Business Day
I always combine shipping. If you don't receive an invoice, please email me.
Most buyers prefer the least expensive shipping, but other USPS options, like Priority, are available.
U.S. Shipping ONLY!
GRADING GUIDE
Grading is a subjective process and there will always be differences in opinion.
Even professional grading services like CGC, CBCS, and PGX acknowledge that the same book may not always receive the same grade if it is submitted for grading more than once.
I use the standard
ten-point grading scale
assigns grades ranging from 10.0 (highest) down to 0.5 (lowest):
Very few comics are returned to me due to grading, but should you receive a comic that you believe is not properly graded, please contact me and if we are unable to make an adjustment, please return it within 30 days for a FULL REFUND.
M to NM
I don’t use these grades, instead I’ll simply say a book or comic is “As New.” This is used mostly for newer comics.
NM-  9.2
“Almost New” At first glance it may look like a perfect copy, but upon closer inspection, there are very minor defects that include a very small amount of spine stresses, very minor instances of denting (two or three at most), slight corner blunting, and minor (less than 1/8") bends without color breaks.
VFN Category  9.0-7.5
“High to Higher Grade” A VF copy has minor defects, but is in overall excellent condition. Most well-kept modern comics (especially if they have been read) fall into this grade. Acceptable defects on a VF are minor and include: Minor corner wear, a light accumulation of spine stress that may include color-break, a light accumulation of dents, and bends or folds less than 1/4" (note that on a VF copy, some color-break is allowed in a bend/fold).
FN Category  7.0-5.5
“Nice to Very Nice Copy” A comic in FN condition is considered "above average" but still displays some wear. In general, the eye appeal is somewhat reduced due to either an accumulation of minor defects or one or two moderate defects. Acceptable defects on a FN copy include: Slight spine roll, a moderate accumulation of spine stresses that may break color, a spine split of less than 1/2", minor water spotting or residue (less than the size of a dime), an impacted corner, and moderate foxing.
VG Category  5.0-3.5
“Average Copy” A comic in VG condition shows some significant wear, but has accumulated enough total defects to reduce eye appeal yet, is still a desirable copy. A VG copy may have an accumulation of minor defects or one or two major ones. Acceptable defects on a VG copy include: Spine roll, 1/2" to 1" spine splits or other tears, a cover or centerfold that is detached at one staple, discoloration due to oxidation, and a moderate accumulation of water damage or staining.
G Category  3.0-1.8
“Low to Lower Grade Copy” A GD copy has major defects, but is still complete and readable. A GD copy will have a significant amount of damage, usually an accumulation of smaller defects punctuated with some major defects. Acceptable defects on a GD copy include: A vertical book-length crease, 1.5"-2" spine split, cover or centerfold completely detached, major tears, heavy discoloration/brittleness due to oxidation, heavy amounts of staining, residue, and water damage.
Fair to Poor Category
1.5-.05  A FR is the lowest grade a comic book can receive as long as the story and art are complete. A FR copy will have virtually no eye appeal and will display major damage. A comic book in FR condition may have non-story elements such as coupons, ad pages, or Marvel Value Stamps cut or torn out of the book. Types of damage that place a comic in FR range include: A spine split of up to 2/3 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage, mold, and paper deterioration due to oxidation.
Comic books in PR condition may be missing up to 4 pages (two spreads) of story pages or display severe damage that affects the readability of the book.
Terms That May Not Be Familiar
Bindery Tear
A small horizontal rip in a comic's cover that can usually be seen on both the front and the back. These are always found along the spine and should be graded like spine stress if they are shorter than 1/4".
Chew
Damage caused by the gnawing of rodents or insects (usually). Results in multi-page paper loss with jagged edges. Very visually distinct.
Cockling
Bubbling on a cover's surface (typically a printing defect).
Dust/Sun Shadow
When a comic has been stored in a stack at some point in its life, any portions of the cover that weren't covered up by the adjacent books have been exposed to environmental air, light, and settling dust particles, sometimes creating lines of discoloration along the edges.
Foxing
Bacterial or fungal growth in the paper of a comic (usually the cover) that presents in brownish discolored clusters or spots.
Scuffing
A light paper abrasion that may or may not break color, but interrupts the surface gloss of the book. Its effect on grading is determined by severity.
Soiling
Substances or residue on the surface of a comic. Most commonly found in white spaces.
Residue
is a more severe form of soiling.
Staple Migration
When staple rust has moved onto the surrounding paper, causing staining.