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October 2013 Spine Anomaly

My 125 Anniversary issue's spine has an alignment anomaly with a full 1/4 of its width being part of the back advertisement (Canon again).  As a result the wording on the spine is very close to the front cover, i.e. not centered down the middle.

For me this makes the issue aesthetically displeasing when it is displayed with other issues on my bookcase.  So much so that I am considering purchasing a replacement.  Before I do, Id like to know whether this is an isolated binding flaw or is it a common occurrence.

Tom Wilson

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Permalink Reply by Philip Riviere on January 30, 2014 at 5:55pm

Tom,

      My copy is perfectly centered. All the ones I've seen on E-Bay seem to be OK. I have not heard anyone else mentioning this flaw so you probably  do have just an isolated binding flaw...

Phil

Permalink Reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss on January 31, 2014 at 2:50am

Mine is good - they will send a replacement (used to be free of charge but who knows now) if your issue is received damaged. The October issue (received in September) might be stretching it a little though - but you never know until you ask.

Mel

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