The books appear to be in G- to VG so if the cutouts werent missing, they shouldnt affect the price of the book at all. If the book was F or NM then I could understand if the cutouts were damaged.
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm