History-Collectors Subjective 10 Point Grading Scale
Mint (10) - Perfect Condition With No Noticeable Wear - RARE
Excellent (8/9) - Little To No Noticeable Wear Including Creases, Stains, Paper Toning, Etc.
Very Good (6/7) - Minor Noticeable Wear Including Creases, Stains, Paper Toning, Etc.
Good (4/5) - Noticeable Wear Including Creases, Stains, Paper Toning, Etc.
Fair (2/3) - Less Severe Damage Including Missing Pieces, Significant Staining, Tears, Etc.
Poor (1) - Severe Damage Including Missing Pieces, Significant Staining, Tears, Etc.
At History-Collectors.com, I Use A 10-Point Grading Scale To Assess The Condition Of Historical Documents, Photographs, Letters, Postcards, And Other Paper Ephemera. My Scale Closely Follows The Widely-Used Grading Standards For Trading Cards, With Grades Ranging From Poor (1) To Mint (10).
When Grading Historical Items, I Carefully Examine Factors Like Paper Quality, Ink Fading, Tears, Creases, Stains, And Any Other Types Of Damage Or Wear.
Preserving Historical Artifacts In The Best Possible Condition Is Crucial For Collectors And Researchers Alike. My Detailed Grading Criteria Help Collectors Understand Exactly What To Expect In Terms Of An Item's Condition Before Making A Purchase.
Whether You Are Seeking Pristine, Uncirculated Documents Or Well-Loved Pieces With Character And Patina, My Grading Scale Provides The Transparency Needed To Build Outstanding Collections Of Historical Significance.
Excellent (8/9) - Little To No Noticeable Wear Including Creases, Stains, Paper Toning, Etc.
Very Good (6/7) - Minor Noticeable Wear Including Creases, Stains, Paper Toning, Etc.
Good (4/5) - Noticeable Wear Including Creases, Stains, Paper Toning, Etc.
Fair (2/3) - Less Severe Damage Including Missing Pieces, Significant Staining, Tears, Etc.
Poor (1) - Severe Damage Including Missing Pieces, Significant Staining, Tears, Etc.
At History-Collectors.com, I Use A 10-Point Grading Scale To Assess The Condition Of Historical Documents, Photographs, Letters, Postcards, And Other Paper Ephemera. My Scale Closely Follows The Widely-Used Grading Standards For Trading Cards, With Grades Ranging From Poor (1) To Mint (10).
When Grading Historical Items, I Carefully Examine Factors Like Paper Quality, Ink Fading, Tears, Creases, Stains, And Any Other Types Of Damage Or Wear.
Preserving Historical Artifacts In The Best Possible Condition Is Crucial For Collectors And Researchers Alike. My Detailed Grading Criteria Help Collectors Understand Exactly What To Expect In Terms Of An Item's Condition Before Making A Purchase.
Whether You Are Seeking Pristine, Uncirculated Documents Or Well-Loved Pieces With Character And Patina, My Grading Scale Provides The Transparency Needed To Build Outstanding Collections Of Historical Significance.