nearmint

8 hours ago, Robot Man said:

Great photos. I especially like the last one of Lamont with Jon Berk. It must have been quite the thrill for Jon. 

I have always wondered what Lamont thought about this. Did he think we were all crazy? It goes without saying that he was probably blown away with the prices people were paying for his books. 

Did he have a favorite character or book? Or was it just a forgotten part of his past? 

Must have been fun to talk to him, 

Jon had another engagement that night, and rushed over late in the evening, just catching Lamont as he and his family were getting ready to leave.  

Lamont didn’t think we were crazy.  I think he was pleased that his collection was appreciated by collectors.  We didn’t talk about value all that much, although I do remember telling him that each one of his books was worth more than he’d paid for ALL of his books.  

One of the articles about him said Batman was favorite character.  He liked “high adventure” more than humor books.  
                                                                                                                               It was very fun talking to him.  He was just an ordinary guy who grew out of comics just before WW2, went to college, got married, raised a family, and influenced thousands of kids as a teacher.  He just missed WW2, by the way, turning 18 in June of 1945.
 

Obituary in the Summerland Advocate-Messenger

I knew this was coming, but it was still very tough news to hear.  So I said a few words for Lamont.

1 hour ago, Gotham Kid said:

The AC13 was originally owned by @nearmint  who if I'm not mistaken had the cover married ( only work done )

Yep, that was mine.  Cover purchased off eBay, interior from Comiclink.  The cover is unrestored, and gorgeous.  It was the interior that brought the grade down to 8.0.  If someone switched the interior for a nicer one, that book would be a conserved 9.2/9.4.  

A 7.0 sold in August for $4900. 

This copy $4400 shipped.