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SOLD and Thanks!

*BUMP* All Select #9 still available. Now $1200 shipped to the Continental US.

Inserted here for posterity's sake. "The image you are looking at is a rare piece of comic book history. This Marvel 1 is a Lloyd Jacquet Publisher's Proof Copy. The interiors of the front and back cover are completely blank which denote it as being from a hand-cut pre-publication proof sheet and making this comic truly unique. Adding to the value and rarity of this Publisher Proof Copy of Marvel Comics 1 is the fact that it is also the extremely rare 1st printing October version. When Marvel Comics 1 was originally printed there were approximately 90,000 October copies made. They sold out rather quickly and a 2nd print run was ordered. Instead of making a new cover, a black circle was placed over Oct. and Nov. was printed above it. There were approximately 800,000 copies of the 2nd printing November version made.. We first viewed this book over 15 years ago right after it was removed from a Lloyd Jacquet Publisher's bound volume. We were blown away by it then and we are still blown away by it now. We are extremely proud to offer this copy of Marvel Comics 1. This Proof Copy has in pencil an X" at the top of the page of the Sub-Mariner and Angel stories. It should be noted that the highest graded copy of Marvel Comics 1, the Pay Copy, also originating from Jacquet's offices, was a November copy. "

Interesting thoughts there. So the "back" cover on this book is blank and the interior front cover is the "back" cover? Whew! Tough to type! I was completely wrong! See below. ... Barring another hurricane, this book should go deep into your personal collection only to see the light of day when it is transported to your coffin.

Chick to Chick

Archie #50 sold to Readcomix!

Archie #50 CGC unrestored 2.0 Off-white to white pages! $400 shipped! SOLD!

Not to parrot almost everybody but, 4.5?

All Select #9 WHITE pages! FN-/5.5 Beautiful copy with WHITE pages which is very rare for Timely Comics. I'm not overly anxious to sell hence the aggressive price: $1,500 shipped! Now $1200 shipped to the Continental US. SOLD!

Sub-Mariner #12 is sold per PM.

Sub-Mariner #12 CGC 3.0 $800 SOLD!

Feel free to email with offers but first , or equiv, in the thread wins. I will mark the item sold as quick as I can but if someone sneaks in with an before I do, they win. No returns on CGC graded books No reprobates or HOS. Paypal preferred but will take check/money order. Please allow at least 7 business days to ship if paying by check/money order. Payment is due within 3 days of posting or equiv in thread or through PM. $650 $600 $540 which includes Priority shipping within the Continental United States. PM if you is somewhere else. This is far lower than I paid for it so this is the last chance before I move to other venue. SOLD!

This is what I was thinking of but the care given to the Marvel 1 as far as environment was better over time as far as paper aging.. If the book was a reference copy and stored edge-wise, the spine would receive a lot of pressure and color loss would occur. Combine that with cheaper ink or paper stock that did not absorb the ink and Bobs your Uncle.

The Marvel Japan Collection

I don't think its leaf cast. I think the proof was printed without a fixing agent for lack of a better term. Maybe they just used cheaper ink? The main areas where the color is missing is along the spine which is where pressure, a crease, has been applied to create a cover out of something that was never meant to be used; ink flaked off as a result. I think the process of saddle stitching the cover to the book ultimately led to the ink loss. I'd like to see the back cover. Despite what may sound like criticism it is cool! I would love to own it but what is a coverless Marvel #1 going for now-a-days? Obviously, it would be worth more than that but its a good starting point.

That is the way I'm leaning: a Green label. Because Lloyd was instrumental in making the book I would love to own it. It would be interesting to see how much it would go for at auction. If Metro actually owns it though I doubt they will put it up anytime soon. Vincent is known for sitting on books forever if need be.

I saw this and wondered how CGC would grade it as well. I'm thinking Qualified 3.0 with a married cover? Could it get an NG Blue label since the cover is not the one which shipped with the book but instead a cover which was never intended to be on a book?

It just occurred to me but wouldn't that be a fart?

Hole in one to Hole in Seven

Local store had a %50 sale so I snagged this.