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if you click on the attachment, (directly above this ) you will see the #1 Platinum Age book from 1897.....The Yellow Kid in McFadden's Flats. One of the most important and rare comic books of any time period --- a true Mega-key. There are approx 10-12 copies thought to be in existence, and due to the books soft cover, it is very condition sensitive. It has 196 pages including the cover, and is square bound. The main reason I love this book, which was bought earlier this year, is it does not have any of the "is it a comic book?" controversy surrounding it like some other books from this and earlier time periods. It is universally excepted as the great, great comic book that it truly is. If you stumble across a copy in your journeys, you know who to call.

For Sale.....make me an offer....it's kind of a curiosity item Showcase-4 Collin, I only buy keys --- for 52 times guide. Since this is not a key, although a very cool item, your best bet would be to list this on Ebay in the Platinum Age section.

How about that $20,000 Obadiah Oldbuck you sold me....was that a real bargain?

The Platinum Age began with The Yellow Kid in McFadden's Flats - 1897 The Brownies 1st appeared in a magazine called St. Nicholas in February, 1883 The Brownies - Their Book was printed in 1887, although it is bound more like a "book" than "comic book". Unfortunatley for collectors from this time period, The Brownies don't have a true 1st appearance, highly desirable "comic book" like The Yellow Kid does with McFadden's Flats. 'Their Book' is a square bound hard cover with multiple printings...that's a book.

pardon my technological ignorance , but is there a way to post a jpeg on this thread, or does it require a scan with an internet address? I have a few really rare and special books I could post, if I knew the best way. thanks for your tips