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On 12/29/2023 at 4:31 AM, Pontoon said:

And more info:

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-stealth-marvel-boy-cover-on-bells-astonishing-29-up-for-auction/

https://comics.ha.com/c/search-results.zx?N=790+231+52&Nty=1&Ntt=astonishing+29+canadian&Ntk=SI_Titles-Desc&ic10=OtherResults-ViewAll-071515

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325766972987?hash=item4bd939863b:g:TCYAAOSw8l9k08x~

 

Thank you for providing these resources.

On 12/28/2023 at 12:48 PM, fifties said:

Here's my copy of the Astonishing 6.  Also Mystic 1, Canadian, front and back covers.  The inside of the covers are blank, and they have a thick stock.

Thanks for confirming this!

On 12/27/2023 at 4:39 PM, Point Five said:

The cover looks legit to me. For a Canadian book, it wouldn't be unusual for the cover stock to have a thicker matte feel, nor for the inside covers to be blank (perhaps US ads were jettisoned but there was nothing to replace them with).

 

Good to know. Thanks!

From what I understand this cover is the Canadian version; however, I can't find much info on it. Also, this is a photocopy of the cover, right? It's a much thicker stock paper than the rest of the book, and there isn't anything printing on the inside of the front or back covers.  I bought this in a small lot of golden age comics. Any info or clarification would be appreciated.

It's a very nice copy; however, I see a printer scratches on the front cover (bottom left corner) and wondering how these defects can impact the grade.

Thanks for your time.

On 6/9/2023 at 6:49 PM, Bayowolf said:

If ever a  bokk needed a C&P! 

4.5 as is

Yep. This would be the one.

Lots of defects and issues on this comic. Main issues with cover are creases and 3 horizontal/vertical indentations that on the front cover. There is also a small rip on top of the cover. All of these are seen the photos.

Back cover has similar wear with 3/4 very noticeable creases.

Inside pages - the rip on top of the cover continues in all of the interior pages as indentations.

Thanks!

On 5/2/2023 at 6:20 AM, Telegan said:

It's like you hear about things and you start seeing them everywhere.  I just saw this one on a ComicLink auction.

Some info on the title

 

Same publisher as the one I posted. And looks much better than a 4.5.

On 5/1/2023 at 7:35 PM, mwotka said:

Here is one I got a few years back from a CC auction for really cheap.  I think this has the issue you are talking about, calling it trimmed on the bottom.  But I don't think it actually is.  I just thought the cover was cool and amazing shape for something that old.  

I was thinking the same. Something that old in such great shape can't be passed up on.

On 5/1/2023 at 4:43 AM, storypapers said:

Its about collecting what you like and paying what you think makes sense.  Dime novel collecting has been going on since day 1...most are lost ore in Institutional hands...however surprising many have shown up since ebay.   They are fun to collect....investing?  Hard to say..but I think...like the cheaper GA and SA there is still is a small market..and people can still appreciate.  Grading them will help with the exposure...and getting $1000 for a common dime novel just may help the others.   May be a good time to invest since they do not cost all that much.  I would gladly buy the one your bought for a bit more...as I know I could turn it for more...not much more but enough to turn a profit. 

Hopefully you will continue to collect them..and learn.   I will be sending more to comiclink over the next few months...I am hoping they do a lot better than what you just paid for a nice Buffalo Bill in 8.0...that is a tough grade to reach in an item 110 years old! 

 

BTW my Guide book has **** which indicate range of price one can expect under best conditions for a say VG item 4.0 - 4.5 grade range.  Prices do not jump as much as they would for a comic from 4.0 to 8.0...

 

Thanks for posting... Joe

By the way, on the CGC census there are 35 graded copies of the New Buffalo Weeklies. Most of them are low grade range but I saw one 9.4 and a couple 9.2s....there was a few that was restored.

Anyway, thanks for all the info you shared on this. I'm going to hold on to it for now. Anything that's a century old is cool to have.

Oh, and what's GA and SA?

On 4/30/2023 at 7:13 PM, storypapers said:

Fantastic!    So you were the guy that beat me out on the price!    I should have bid higher.  

Joe Rainone here  (partner in the finding of the Bethlehem collection etc.)......As some may know I've been collecting, writing about and even gave a presentation at the New Yorker a month ago at the Big Apple con...on the "History of American Popular Fiction"...I called it from "Gothic to Gotham."  However, it was focused to arrive at the importance of the Story paper and the Dime Novel era. 

 
A few years back, I and my good friend Mike S-S....took the time to gather over 1500 images...(in color)...to show the lineage and some of the history, the primary publishers, the personalities of that era...from about 1830s to early 1900s.   I am not here to sell my book..but anyone who has an interest in POP Culture, I think, will love my book.....(Mark Siefert of Bleeding Cool was one of the first to buy my book when it came out..now he is a convert I'm happy to say... )

My ILLUSTRATED DIME NOVEL PRICE GUIDE not only shows images of every major title (and many minor), except for Thick books which are more like paperbacks...(way too many to cover but they are mentioned with some images)   Each title will has a Rarity factor...a date of publication and length of publication along with a "guesstimate" of value as well as how to grade properly (although CGC refuses to grade any different that comics although there are in inherent differences for a number of reasons.)

I will be getting some Guides in this week although they will go to a local dealer who has made some inroads selling my lower grade (even though they should be higher like the BB in question here)...for decent prices.   I intend to grade more and in fact have near 100 more ready to go at CGC that they have been holding for quite awhile.  BTW a Deadwood MR. #1 a 7.0 just sold for $1001 ...go figure!!  So I am excited this may be the time to bring out much more.  

 

If any one wants one....or a signed copy...I'm happy to oblige ..contact me here...or my gmail address.....storypapers@gmail.com...at a discounted price. 

 

I have so many rarities..and I will over time send some in to be graded as I see movement.  I want these items to preserved...and enjoyed as with Comics and Pulps etc. 

 

I have many thousands still to sell many cannot be graded...the story papers...the large size...but perhaps in time the Magazine size will be expanded...as so many of the would look great under "glass." 

By the way I sold a 9.4 BB two years ago for $500...I am hoping it would sell for more now after seeing that Deadwood MR. sell...more DD will be available as well soon...

 

All best..

 

JR

 

I'm looking for more Boys of New York story papers and many others if anyone knows of any....or similar titles especially Frank Tousey and Norman Munro publications

 

So there's actually a price guide for these books? I honestly had no clue about these nor it's prices. It's the first time i purchased something without knowing much about it. But i'm guessing since you have the background you probably knew what the right price is:)

On 4/29/2023 at 10:15 PM, Bookery said:

It's not a comic.  There may be a couple of b&w illustrations inside, but it will be mostly text.  I believe this is a story paper, akin to the dime novels of the period but thinner (and only 5-cents).  These were basically adventure stories in the early pulp vein, but geared to younger audiences.  Most of them seemed to have either western themes or mystery themes (sort of precursors to the Hardy Boys).  Others here can give you more specifics on the Buffalo Bill series specifically.

Interesting. So little info about it.

Hi Everyone, I was browsing ebay for auctions, and came across this comic. Buffalo Bill Weekly #32. Never heard of it. I couldn't find any info on it or even on the series. But with the publication date of 1913 and the nice grade I decided to go for it. Anyone have any info on this comic or series?

On 4/29/2023 at 7:42 PM, Dr. Balls said:

I think you'd get some good conversation posting in the Golden Age forum. I'm guessing there's some knowledgeable Platinum guys there.

Thanks, i'll try there.

added a photo.

I just purchased one and don't much about the comic. Looking for a place to ask about it.

I would like to get an estimate on the grade as is, and if possible what I can get after a cleaning/press.

Thanks!

On 8/26/2022 at 5:10 PM, KirbyTown said:

The wrap is fine in a 9.8, the corner break is going to depend on the press-out. For next time, is it possible for you to take the zoom out pics with the same clarity as the pencil closeup?

You're saying the zoomed pencil photo is more clear than the other photos, or the other way, around?

On 8/26/2022 at 4:45 PM, scburdet said:

There's clearly a bit of a miscut b/c the back cover image wraps around to the front. It's unclear to me how CGC treats these b/c it seems to have been a bigger deal early in their existence. I have a hard time seeing a 9.8 and all I typically say with something like this is a >9.2. I think maybe a 9.4 b/c of the tiny crease you indicate.

Yes the back cover is visible on the front side. I look through a lot of other listings on ebay, and like you said it's somewhat common, although this copy is more pronounced.

I have a nice looking New Mutants #98 here. Value wise only worth grading it if it hits a 9.6 and above. What do you guys think about the grade? I will have it pressed and cleaned before submitting it for grading; however, a press will not help with the tiny crease on the bottom left corner of the back cover (photo of that included.) It's really small. That's the only flaw that i see. Please let me know what grade and i would appreciate a detail on the reason. Thank you.

Here's a nice copy of Amazing Spider-Man #30 1965. I would like to hear opinions on a grade, as I'm considering whether or not to send it in for grading. The comic sits flat, and the cover surface is smooth. Besides some of the defects on the cover, the top of the back page seems to have a bit of foxing, and there is what looks like the number 11 written in pencil on the inside title page (as pictured).

On 8/8/2022 at 9:14 AM, gadzukes said:

Does the comic feel "thick"?

It looks like it's been in a high humidity environment.  There's hint of mold on the inside.

What kind of tape is holding the cover on? Masking tape?

I'm going to say it's a "good looking" 3.0 restored.  

Remove the tape for a Universal grade.  And then check about how much conservation would run (it may not be cost effective on this one).  With conservation I think the inner pages could be cleaned and the cover reattached in a conserved way.

Thank you for your reply. Not sure if i can tell if it feels "thick." Not even sure what that would mean. It does feel heavier than a modernish comic but i've never really had Golden era books i'm guessing older comics were larger and more pages maybe?!? Is this regarding the mold you mention? and is the whiteish speckly area that's the concern? I'm posting a new photos that is more accurate to the state of the page. I noticed the original photos were on the dark side and made the interior page look darker than it is.  Also not sure what kind of tape it is. But i posted better photos with the tape.

On 8/6/2022 at 7:16 PM, scburdet said:

Disclaimer: I'm apparently terrible at grading GA books, so take what I say for what it's worth 

I see a 4.5±0.5. I think the apparent internal page discoloration may be the bigger issue. That title page looks pretty dark around the edges. Is this consistent throughout the book? I believe at this lower grades, repairs don't count against you in the same way as they do if the rest of the book was in excellent shape. Someone here will know better, but I believe the restoration tag get pulled out for color touching, page repair and trimming. Things that are either professional or amateur attempts to make the book appear to be in a higher grade than it is. Keeping a book from falling apart is a different story. IMO, the graders' notes would mention the tape, but you'd get a universal label. I will now wait for someone to tell me why I'm wrong.

Thank you for your reply. There is a bit of discoloration, and darkening around the page; however, i realized that the original photos i posted are on the dark side making the edges, as you say, look darker than they are. I'm posting a couple new image that are more accurate to the state of the pages. But this is how it is on some of the pages in the book.

On 8/9/2022 at 10:58 AM, Galen130 said:

It’s a dust shadow, not Dutch. 

9.2

Thanks for pointing it out i fixed it.

On 8/6/2022 at 7:16 PM, scburdet said:

Disclaimer: I'm apparently terrible at grading GA books, so take what I say for what it's worth 

I see a 4.5±0.5. I think the apparent internal page discoloration may be the bigger issue. That title page looks pretty dark around the edges. Is this consistent throughout the book? I believe at this lower grades, repairs don't count against you in the same way as they do if the rest of the book was in excellent shape. Someone here will know better, but I believe the restoration tag get pulled out for color touching, page repair and trimming. Things that are either professional or amateur attempts to make the book appear to be in a higher grade than it is. Keeping a book from falling apart is a different story. IMO, the graders' notes would mention the tape, but you'd get a universal label. I will now wait for someone to tell me why I'm wrong.

Thank you for your thoughts on this. Yes, a lot of the interior pages at the top have a bit of discoloration; however, they are not as dark as it appears on the photographs. 

I was hoping to get more feedback on this comic but so far you are the only one that has replied:)