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Market Value Breakdown

Condition Est. Resale Value Key Value Driver

Good/Used $55 – $85 Clean hardcover, minor shelf wear.

Excellent/Complete $95 – $155 Includes the Limited Edition Lithograph.

Factory Sealed $275 – $450+ Collectors pay a massive premium for the original seal.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Prima Limited Edition Collector’s Set

This comprehensive bundle features the complete, original limited edition release from 2008,

celebrating the conclusion of Solid Snake's saga. This set was produced in a single limited run and remains a cornerstone for Metal Gear series enthusiasts and collectors.

The Bundle Includes:

Hardcover Collector’s Strategy

Guide:

A premium, 200-page hardcover guide featuring silver-gilt page edges and exclusive developer interviews. This edition provides an in-depth tactical walkthrough of the game, high-resolution maps, and behind-the-scenes content not found in the standard paperback version.

Numbered Yoji Shinkawa Lithograph (№ 07495 / 43,000):

An authentic, limited-edition art print featuring the iconic "Old Snake" illustration by the series' legendary lead artist, Yoji Shinkawa. This lithograph is uniquely hand-stamped on the reverse with its individual edition number, verifying its place within the original production run of 43,000.

Original Protective Slipcase:

The custom-designed outer slipcase created specifically for this limited edition. It features a minimalist matte black finish with striking silver foil lettering, designed to house and protect both the hardcover guide and the lithograph.

Condition Description:

Hardcover Guide Exterior

IMPORTANT: While the interior is in pristine, unread condition with no writing, the sensitive 2008 matte-black finish shows visible storage and handling wear as follows:

I. Front Cover & Spine

Top Spine Edge: Visible triangular compression/creasing and linear indentations where the spine meets the front cover.

Bottom Spine Edge: Notable corner compression and folding/creasing of the matte material.

Surface: Widespread hairline scratches, light scuff marks, and surface indentations (visible under direct light).

Outer Corners: Minor softening and rounding on the top and bottom outer edges.

II. Back Cover & Edges

Bottom Spine Corner: Significant corner compression and "shelf-dent" on the bottom-left edge.

Surface Finish: Noticeable mottling (uneven texture), circular scuff marks, and several fine hairline scratches across the black surface.

Blemishes: Small white surface nicks/scratches located near the silver Japanese calligraphy.

III. Interior Covers (Endpapers)

Back Inside Cover: A small surface indentation/pressure blemish on the grey endpaper near the top-right corner (as documented in macro photo).

Condition Description: MGS4 Promotional Art Book

Overall Condition: [Good / Used Exterior with Pristine Interior]

This is the rare 2008 promotional art booklet originally released as a pre-order bonus for the launch of Metal Gear Solid 4 on the PlayStation 3.

I. Interior Condition (Pristine)

100% Verified Pages: All original pages are accounted for and intact.

No Markings: The interior is in like-new condition with absolutely NO writing, ink, highlights, or markings of any kind.

Page Integrity: Pages are crisp, white, and perfectly flat with no dog-ears or moisture damage.

II. Exterior Imperfections (Front & Back Covers)

While the inside is collector-grade, the sensitive matte-black exterior finish shows signs of its 2008 release:

Surface Scuffing:

Visible mottling (cloudy texture), light surface scuffs, and "rub marks" across both the front and back covers.

Hairline Scratches: Numerous fine hairline and linear scratches (as documented in close-up photos).

Edge & Spine Wear: Noticeable "white-chipping" and ink loss along the spine and all outer edges where the black finish has rubbed away from the cardstock.

Corners: Visible softening and rounding on the tips.

III. Binding & Structure

Security: The staple-bound spine is tight and secure.

Storage: Kept in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector’s home.

Condition: Near Mint (NM)

Surface & Ink:

Front: Colors remain exceptionally vibrant. The signature red "Solid Eye" is sharp with no fading. The white background is clean, with no "foxing" (age-related spotting), stains, or yellowing.

Back: The reverse side is pristine. No adhesive residue, tape marks, or "ghosting" from the guide's pages.

Edges & Corners:

Corners: All four corners are sharp with only the most microscopic "softening" on the top left. No dog-ears or delamination.

Edges: Crisp, factory-straight edges. No nicks, tears, or "silvering."

Structural Integrity:

The paper has been stored flat and maintains its original stiffness.

Zero hard creases, folds, or pinholes.

Displays a very faint, natural paper ripple consistent with being stored inside the original Prima Collector's Guide; this is not a defect and would be invisible once framed.

Authentication:

Clearly hand-stamped on the reverse with unique edition number: № 07495/ 43,000.

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