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It must be about 10 years since I got my copies - I've had lower grade copies of #17 and #19 in the distant past. The #17 ws a CGC 6.0 from Ebay which I think cost about $400; the #18 came from Boyd Rowden and as I recall was $475 (small piece professionally reattached top right, so apparent 8.0 or something) close; the #19 came from Jim Payette - it was part of an original owner horror collection and was also $475 and graded 7.5, a bit harsh as it's very beautiful. The strongest stories are in #17 and #18 I'd say. #19 definitely has a last issue feel to it. Artwork is still great though.

That's not what she said. Ask her again, this time look her in the eye. You'll know then..... I've seen that look before. It's heartbreaking. Stop D*ck-ing around.

Blandishment - isnt that another name for a boring confectionery?

No argument really (sorry Bill)

No I can't ..... because YOU'VE got them all Okay Jimmy we're going in! You take the one on the left... I'll distract West with flattery and blandishments.

One of my favourite peds.

Arguably the best of the later Whitman covers.

When the colors are true they tend to pop. Also, one notices subtle variations in color, say on a leg, a face, or a fold of cloth. These areas become monochromatic in copies where the colors have dulled. It has been suggested that the strength and luminosity of the colors depends on whether a given copy was early or late in its print run, rather than on lack of color-fastness or sun fading. I tend to agree with this myself, and it seems to be the general consensus here. But I have noticed that even when reds are intense, it does not necessarily follow that blues will be also. I think it is feasible that blues can fade to a slightly greenish hue, just as they frequently do on Superman's costume, but that not all colors fade equally. There is also the possibility that color overlays are intentionally used to modify primary colors. For example, pure yellow backgrounds may sometimes have had a reddish overlay. So it doesnt always follow that the brightest colors are "correct" in the sense that they follow the intended color composition. I think you are also probably quite right to point out that it doesnt always follow that if an area of color is now orange, that it was always intended to be red. And in some cases we may never know. When one does see a cover as it was intended, though, there is generally no mistaking it is there? The vast majority of Fiction House are not scarce relative to many other Golden Age books (except in a small handful of cases). But combine low print runs with "original" colors and scarce becomes rare, even fugitive.

More mad genius

Thanks to my buddy Scrooge for finding this one for me

I had to covet them before I bought them. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's jealously guarded books - it breeds envy.

About to be added to my sales thread: Many others here: http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5805255#Post5805255

Well, another grail beckons, so I'll be offering a wide-ranging selection of books here to suit every pocket, including a Larson, a Mile High, a sweet mid-grade Brave and Bold #28, some beautiful Fiction House, a Baker romance, some scarce ACGs and probably a lot more besides. Some of these are very scarce to genuinely rare, and there isnt a single one I wouldnt rather keep - but this may be my only shot at the grail in question so needs must.... http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5805255#Post5805255

Electrified wiring advised.

Slack-jawed much? Awesome Steve!

I was having a bit of fun posting images from our tour of Europe, but alas, we start home tomorrow. I've decided to cease posting tour images here because it has come to my attention that at least one individual was personally offended and has chosen to selectively ignore my posts. I've reciprocated by placing him on ignore for that reason, but I still have no clue what I did that offended him. I guess there's no figuring why folks take a personal dislike to others. For the record, I'm very sorry if anyone else was offended or taken aback by my posts. It was all intended in fun. Balderdash! I love those pictures, and you know I post similar photos during my travels. My opinion is the only one that matters, so ignore whomever said they were offended. Just wait till I post pics of my forthcoming day trip to Skegness, in which - warning! spoilers ahead! - I will be shown eating a plateful of cockles absolutely smothered in malt vinegar! ! (Not me, the cockles!) That'll make all you working stiffs green with envy! Or at any rate make you cry.

Did you win it? Yep. Best "eye" in the hobby.

I second that motion. It would be really cool to see all your books in one place. Motion carried! Dont be modest Jack!

Very tough book!

This is a mighty fine collection you are unfolding before us here Jack! You should start your own thread!

Why, sounds like you've been drinking there Hoss.

Interesting - I didn't know that, thnx for the info Michael. Mine also has a spine split, as does Richard's copy. I've yet to come across anyone with an intact copy, and it's possible there arent any.

Jack, you're killing us here!