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Does anyone here own or has anyone seen the CGC 8.0 copy of True-To-Life Romances 23?

On 4/25/2024 at 2:47 PM, Surfing Alien said:

French Alley by Matthew Clay  Zenith Books ZB-38   1960    $18

Pretty prostitute cover art is uncredited

Glossy and tight. Slight slant, no creasing to speak of. Nice copy.

 

I’ll take it.

On 4/9/2024 at 10:04 AM, RareHighGrade said:

Issue #24 is considered by many to be a Flessel masterpiece.  I agree. 

My copy is a CGC 8.5.

 

My favorite.

On 4/7/2024 at 6:41 AM, RareHighGrade said:

Issue #15 ushered in the first of the Flessel covers, and it’s a classic.  In Norman Rockwell style, the artwork evokes the carefree nature of boyhood, which is a continuing theme of Flessel’s covers until issue #23, when the subject matter became more mature and darker.

This issue is extremely difficult to find.  In fact, according to the CGC census, it is the rarest New Adventure issue, with only 3 Universal copies, none of which is high grade.  This rarity is reflected in the recent sale of Ian Levine’s former copy, a CGC 4.5 that sold for $12,500 last month.

My raw copy comes from the Church collection.

Love this one. Can’t wait to see the rest. Congratulations on this accomplishment.

On 3/21/2024 at 4:38 PM, jimjum12 said:

Mark had already claimed this, I marked the menu but not the actual post. My apologies. GOD BLESS ...

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

No problem. Thanks.

On 3/20/2024 at 6:25 PM, jimjum12 said:

Take it

On 3/20/2024 at 6:14 PM, jimjum12 said:

SHARP

Take it

On 3/20/2024 at 6:38 PM, jimjum12 said:

Take it

On 3/21/2024 at 8:03 AM, jimjum12 said:

Take it

On 3/20/2024 at 7:48 AM, Landerian said:

Thanks for the correction, my good sir! I have yet to bid with Comic Connect, so wasn't sure if it was added immediately because the addition of the 15% buyers premium comment is still present in the listing.

It is a bit confusing. I only know because I watched the auction close.

On 3/20/2024 at 7:00 AM, Landerian said:

Dream book!  Hammer finished north of $31K, with juice, taxes, shipping etc, you're looking at probably around $38K to get this it in hand. I did expect this book to reach above $40K...perhaps in a more favorable economic climate, it would have?

I should have upgraded my 2.5 already . At least I can take solace in the perception that mine presents nicely for the grade 

 

 

The final price including the 15% buyers premium was $31,165. 

Open to trade / cash deals. Make me an offer. 🔵🟥🟡🟩🟣⬛️

Hello,

First  in the thread wins the book over any PM negotiations. I accept PayPal, personal checks, and Venmo. Time payments available. No return on CGC graded books please. Thanks for looking.

Ken 

I spoke to Ed several times and he gave me good advice on golden age books I was contemplating at one time. I purchased one of my first Mile High books from him. I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Ken 

Iron Man 150 9.6 ow, Newsstand copy. Gorgeous. $175

Fantastic Four 113 8.5 ow. Very glossy and bright. $45

On 2/20/2024 at 9:51 AM, BFA1971 said:

I don't know the history of Mystery in Space #38 but it certainly seems to be a cover swipe of FF 214

The artist did a terrible job coloring Mars on the MIS though.

On 2/19/2024 at 11:20 PM, comicnoir said:

I thought for a second we were back to Baker books.

Prize Comics Western 93 CGC 9.2 ow/w. Newsstand fresh color and gloss. Second highest graded behind one 9.6.

$485

On 2/20/2024 at 8:07 AM, lizards2 said:

SOLD. Thank you.

Classics Illustrated 165 (HRN 164) 9.2 ow/w. Superior gloss. $80

Witching Hour 3 9.4 ow/w $175  SOLD