USAF Mildenhall Original Owner Collection – Unsold Gallery & All New Books!

[Flaming_Telepath]

Time to start again, I think. The last thread has finally become unworkable, so let’s tidy up with a recap of what’s left and, from now on, list all new books here. However, you’ll notice that this time I’ve gone and got all fancy…not only do with have full details of all unsold items, but we’ve got thumbnails, too!

 

For those of you who have been buying, can you please note the increase in shipping rates. UK postal charges increased recently, and with the steady deterioration of the dollar against sterling, with most packages I’ve been taking a bath on shipping.

 

For any noobs who’ve missed the fun over the last seven months, here’s what the collection’s all about…

 

 

In 2004, a major Original Owner collection came to market in the UK. This collection began life as a few books purchased off the newsstand in 1963…and the obsession began. A 'few' books became 'most' books, which became 'almost all' books, and even during the 70s, when many Marvel titles were not distributed in the UK due to the company publishing reprint titles in the country, the collector was largely unaffected. He fortunately lived a stone’s throw away from an American military base and, having struck up friendships with some of the men stationed there, this was where most of his 70s books originated. Taking in just about every mainstream superhero book Marvel and DC published through the 60s, 70s and 80s, this collection of over 10,000 books also contains extensive runs of horror, suspense and sword & sorcery titles from that 30 year stretch. Additionally, due to the source of the books, there are many that contain the Mark Jewelers, Mennen and other inserts.

 

Unfortunately, Pedigree status is inappropriate, as at the front end, many of the true key books are not present, the collector having missed the early 60s boat by a year or so, and throughout the 60s the grades can be varied, although there are still many quite breath-taking items.

 

However, when we move forward into the 70s and beyond, the overall quality of the books is astounding. There are many 9.6s and 9.8s in the runs with the ‘average’ book sitting at somewhere around 9.2 or better. Not only that, but the technical grade doesn’t tell the full story. The freshness of these books is what you would expect straight off the racks with superb colour preservation, gloss and page quality throughout. Additionally, the damage (what little there is of it) is almost exclusively storage-related. The three most common flaws are tiny corner folds/bends, minor edge wear and very light back cover spine stress. This leaves you with books that display excellent eye-appeal, often greater than their technical grade would suggest.

 

Having kept the books in storage for almost three years, the purchaser of the collection is now ready to release them onto the market. A few previously found their way into the hands of collectors, but the vast majority remain in the boxes they were in back in 2004.

 

Prices are not cheap, but you WILL get what you pay for…the most gorgeous books from an Original Owner collection, graded accurately and guaranteed to be neither restored nor pressed. Unfortunately, there will be little room for negotiation…the books aren’t mine and the actual owner has no need to sell…although I’m sure I can work something out for larger orders.

 

Regarding the grades I’ve assigned, these have been determined with an eye to the criteria CGC would apply if the books were submitted. Although in the 9.4-9.6-9.8 range, the differences can be so minute, I am confident that the vast majority of the time, these would be the minimum grades allocated. I am also confident that a number of books, if submitted, would come back higher than my estimation; if I have been in any doubt with an item, the lower grade has been given.

 

Indeed, a number of books have now been submitted to Sarasota, and I am unaware of any coming back lower than my assessment. However, I can tell you that many have come back higher.

 

For those of you who have not bought from me in the past and are unsure about my grading, I would suggest you take references from some long-established boarders who have – I’m sure that nik, greggy, foolkiller, arexcrooke, sal, mutantkeys and a number of others would be more than happy to help.

 

However, if you are dissatisfied, returns will be accepted. Additionally, if any of the books are submitted and come back more than one point lower than the grade I’ve assigned, a full refund will be given.

 

A few administrative details…unless you are in the UK, Paypal is the only workable method of payment. Within the UK, cheques or postal orders are acceptable. Regarding shipping, four books can be sent anywhere in the world via Air Mail for $10. Each additional book after that will cost $1.50 and if required, insurance can be added at cost, dependent upon the value, obviously.

 

Regarding who wins what, the usual trumps all. PMs can be sent my way, and I’ll answer them as soon as I can, but until you post that little man in the thread, the books aren’t yours. By special arrangement, and for very good reasons, I might be prepared to post it for you, but you've got to ask nicely.

 

Oh, and every book purchased will come complete with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

 

 

So there you have it…loads of lovely unsold books to look at below…and more new stuff to come tonight and tomorrow!

 

[greggy]

I provide no references without payment!

 

List some books now to appease your UK customers and fools like me who stay up late

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[font:Impact]DC[/font]

 

 

1st Issue Special #1 NM- $12.00

1st Issue Special #3 NM- $8.00 T&P 'pence' stamp

80 Page Giant #2 VG/FN $45.00

80 Page Giant #5 FN+ $60.00

80 Page Giant #6 FN- $34.00

Action Comics #460 NM- $7.00

 

 

 

 

Action Comics #490 VF+ $4.00

Adventure Comics #435 VF/NM $30.00

Adventure Comics #448 VF/NM $7.00

Adventure Comics #469 NM $5.00

Batman #200 VF $70.00 T&P 'pence' stamp

Batman #257 VF $30.00

 

 

 

 

Brave And The Bold #49 FN $24.00

Brave And The Bold #60 FN+ $40.00

Brave And The Bold #97 VF $18.00

Brave And The Bold #103 VF/NM $20.00 Mark Jewelers Insert

Brave And The Bold #109 VF $10.00

Challengers Of The Unknown #86 NM $10.00

 

 

 

 

DC Special #21 FN+ $7.00

DC Special #22 VF $12.00

DC Special #28 FN+ $7.00

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #14 VF $8.00

DC Super-Stars #5 FN/VF $3.00

DC Super-Stars #14 VF $7.00

 

 

 

 

Demon #5 VF+ $20.00

Demon #8 VF+ $13.00

Demon #9 VF/NM $15.00

Demon #10 VF/NM $16.00

Detective Comics #346 VF $40.00 Slight rust on top staple

Detective Comics #433 VF $15.00

 

 

 

 

Detective Comics #447 FN/VF $7.00

Firestorm (1978) #2 NM+ $6.00 SOLD!!!

Flash #199 FN $12.00 Tape on inside of back cover

Flash #209 VF $20.00 SOLD!!!

Flash #210 VF- $16.00

Flash #214 FN+ $25.00 SOLD!!!

 

 

 

 

Forever People #2 VF+ $25.00

Forever People #8 VF+ $24.00

Forever People #10 VF/NM $25.00

Four Star Spectacular #2 FN+ $3.00

Ghosts #20 VF/NM $18.00

Green Lantern #85 VF $50.00 Small tear on bottom edge b/c SOLD!!!

 

 

 

 

Green Lantern #141 VF+ $3.00

Joker #3 VF $14.00

Joker #4 VF+ $15.00

Joker #7 NM- $22.00

Jonah Hex #2 NM- $50.00

Justice League Of America #70 VF/NM $54.00 T&P 'pence' stamp SOLD!!!

 

 

 

 

Justice League Of America #112 FN+ $12.00 Inch long tear on back cover SOLD!!!

Justice League Of America #129 VF/NM $15.00

Justice League Of America #131 VF $10.00 SOLD!!!

Justice League Of America #133 VF $10.00 SOLD!!!

Justice League Of America #140 NM- $15.00

Justice League Of America #155 VF/NM $12.00

 

 

 

 

Justice League Of America #156 VF/NM $13.00

Justice League Of America #169 VF/NM $5.00

Justice League Of America #174 VF/NM $5.00

Justice League Of America #183 NM- $12.00

Justice League Of America #187 VF/NM $5.00

Justice League Of America #191 NM- $7.00

 

 

 

 

Justice League Of America #192 NM- $7.00

Justice League Of America #194 NM- $7.00 SOLD!!!

Justice League Of America #207 VF+ $2.50

Justice League Of America #208 VF/NM $5.00

Justice League Of America #214 NM $6.00

Justice League Of America #215 VF/NM $3.50

 

 

 

 

Justice League Of America #216 NM- $5.00 SOLD!!!

Justice League Of America #218 VF/NM $3.50

Justice League Of America #219 NM- $3.00

Justice League Of America #220 VF/NM $3.50

Justice League Of America #223 VF+ $2.00

Justice League Of America #224 VF/NM $3.50

 

 

 

 

Justice League Of America #236 NM- $3.00

Justice League Of America #237 NM $4.00

Justice League Of America #238 VF/NM $2.50

Justice League Of America #239 VF $1.50

Justice League Of America #240 VF/NM $2.50

Justice League Of America Annual #1 NM- $3.00

 

 

 

 

Mister Miracle #2 NM- $50.00

New Gods #10 VF/NM $20.00

Omac #1 VF $25.00

Omac #6 VF/NM $18.00 Mark Jewelers Insert

Phantom Stranger #5 VF $22.00

Plop! #1 VF/NM $28.00

 

 

 

 

Plop! #18 NM $22.00

Plop! #23 NM- $22.00

Power Record Comics PR33 VF $30.00 Still sealed

Secrets Of The Legion Of Super-Heroes #1 VF+ $2.00

Shadow #2 VF/NM $23.00

Shadow #4 NM- $22.00

 

 

 

 

Shadow #5 NM $12.00

Shadow #10 VF/NM $10.00

Shazam! #1 NM- $42.00

Shazam! #6 VF/NM $12.00

Shazam! #6 VF/NM $12.00

Showcase #73 VF/NM $100.00 SOLD!!!

 

 

 

 

Showcase #78 FN+ $14.00

Starfire #7 NM- $4.00 SOLD!!!

Superman #193 FN+ $25.00

Superman #234 FN/VF $15.00 SOLD!!!

Super-Team Family #11 VF $8.00

Tarzan #207 VF $27.00

 

 

 

 

Tarzan #230 VF- $15.00

Teen Titans #28 VF+ $30.00

Teen Titans #40 VF/NM $23.00

Teen Titans #42 VF+ $18.00

Warlord #1 VF/NM $24.00

Weird Worlds #4 VF/NM $11.00

 

 

 

 

Weird Worlds #6 VF $5.00

World's Finest #238 NM- $10.00

 

 

 

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[font:Impact]MARVEL[/font]

 

 

2001: A Space Odyssey #7 NM- $8.00

2001: A Space Odyssey #9 NM- $8.00

2001: A Space Odyssey #10 NM $10.00

Amazing Adventures #2 VF+ $22.00

Amazing Adventures #14 VF+ $37.00

Amazing Adventures #19 VF/NM $8.00

 

 

 

 

Amazing Adventures #26 VF+ $7.00

Amazing Adventures #29 VF $5.00

Amazing Adventures #33 NM- $12.00

Amazing Adventures #38 VF+ $7.00

Amazing Spider-Man #219 VF/NM $8.00 SOLD!!!

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #12 VF/NM $12.00

 

 

 

 

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #14 VF/NM $16.00

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #15 VF/NM $20.00 SOLD!!!

Astonishing Tales #27 VF $9.00

Avengers #58 VF- $38.00

Avengers #62 VF $25.00

Avengers #108 VF $15.00

 

 

 

 

Avengers #121 VF+ $16.00

Avengers #122 VF/NM $20.00

Avengers #135 VF+ $16.00

Beware #1 VF/NM $25.00 SOLD!!!

Black Panther #5 NM $12.00

Captain America #182 VF $4.00

 

 

 

 

Captain America #219 VF+ $3.00 SOLD!!!

Captain America Annual #3 NM- $25.00

Captain Marvel #9 VF $16.00

Captain Marvel #38 VF/NM $6.00

Champions #6 VF $7.00 SOLD!!!

Champions #8 VF $7.00 SOLD!!!

 

 

 

 

Champions #15 NM $17.00 SOLD!!!

Champions #16 VF/NM $11.00 SOLD!!!

Champions #17 VF/NM $11.00 SOLD!!!

Conan The Barbarian #8 VF/NM $45.00

Creatures On The Loose #10 VF $35.00

Daredevil #73 VF $15.00

 

 

 

 

Daredevil #120 NM- $20.00 SOLD!!!

Daredevil #138 VF/NM $14.00

Daredevil #141 VF/NM $20.00

Daredevil #145 VF/NM $10.00

Daredevil #151 NM- $12.00

Daredevil #153 NM- $12.00

 

 

 

 

Daredevil #177 VF+ $9.00

Daredevil #186 VF/NM $6.00

Daredevil King-Size Special #2 FN/VF $10.00

Daredevil King-Size Special #2 VF $14.00

Defenders #2 VF/NM $55.00

Doc Savage #5 FN/VF $5.00

 

 

 

 

Fantastic Four #140 VF/NM $20.00

Fantastic Four #146 VF $14.00

Fantastic Four #215 NM- $6.00

Fantastic Four #222 VF/NM $4.00

Fantastic Four #227 NM- $5.00 SOLD!!!

Fantastic Four #231 VF+ $3.00

 

 

 

 

Fantastic Four Annual #11 VF $5.00 Half inch tear on leading edge

Fantastic Four Annual #13 VF+ $5.00

Fantastic Four Annual #14 VF/NM $7.00

Fantastic Four King-Size Special #8 FN/VF $10.00

Fantasy Masterpieces (1980) #2 VF/NM $3.00 SOLD!!!

Giant-Size Avengers #3 VF+ $20.00

 

 

 

 

Giant-Size Chillers #1 VF/NM $45.00

Giant-Size Fantastic Four #3 VF+ $20.00

Giant-Size Fantastic Four #3 VF+ $20.00

Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4 VF $15.00

Giant-Size Fantastic Four #5 VF/NM $20.00

Giant-Size Fantastic Four #6 VF $12.00

 

 

 

 

Giant-Size Master Of Kung Fu #2 VF+ $16.00

Giant-Size Spider-Man #3 VF+ $25.00

Giant-Size Thor #1 VF+ $22.00

Incredible Hulk #116 FN/VF $18.00

Incredible Hulk #119 VF $20.00

Incredible Hulk #123 VF+ $25.00 SOLD!!!

 

 

 

 

Incredible Hulk #131 FN/VF $11.00

Incredible Hulk #135 FN/VF $11.00

Incredible Hulk #139 VF $16.00

Incredible Hulk #145 VF $20.00

Incredible Hulk #147 VF $12.00 SOLD!!!

Incredible Hulk #163 VF+ $12.00

 

 

 

 

Incredible Hulk #164 FN/VF $6.00

Incredible Hulk #166 VF $9.00

Incredible Hulk #169 VF+ $12.00

Incredible Hulk #195 VF $5.00

Incredible Hulk #200 VF+ $17.00

Incredible Hulk #211 VF/NM $5.00 SOLD!!!

 

 

 

 

Incredible Hulk #217 VF/NM $5.00 Mark Jewelers Insert SOLD!!!

Incredible Hulk #218 VF/NM $5.00 SOLD!!!

Incredible Hulk #228 VF+ $3.00

Incredible Hulk #231 FN/VF $4.00

Incredible Hulk Annual #10 VF+ $4.00 SOLD!!!

Invaders Annual #1 VF+ $25.00

 

 

 

 

Iron Man #19 VF- $15.00

Iron Man #44 VF $12.00

Jungle Action #3 NM- $15.00

Logan's Run #3 VF+ $4.00

Logan's Run #5 VF+ $4.00

Luke Cage, Hero For Hire #5 VF/NM $25.00 National Diamond Sales Insert

 

 

 

 

Machine Man #19 VF $8.00

Man From Atlantis #2 VF+ $2.00

Man From Atlantis #3 VF+ $2.00

Man-Thing #1 VF+ $40.00

Man-Thing #2 VF/NM $20.00

Marvel Adventure #1 VF $5.00

 

 

 

 

Marvel Feature #3 VF+ $45.00 National Diamond Sales insert

Marvel Premiere #3 VF- $25.00

Marvel Premiere #6 VF $10.00

Marvel Premiere #16 VF+ $22.00 SOLD!!!

Marvel Premiere #18 VF+ $15.00 SOLD!!!

Marvel Premiere #20 VF+ $15.00

 

 

 

 

Marvel Premiere #41 NM- $4.00

Marvel Spotlight #17 NM- $12.00

Marvel Super-Heroes #1 VF+ $90.00 SOLD!!!

Marvel Team-Up #3 VF/NM $60.00

Marvel Team-Up #21 FN+ $3.50

Nick Fury, Agent Of SHIELD #12 VF/NM $34.00 SOLD!!!

 

 

 

 

Power Man Annual #1 VF+ $10.00

Power Record Comics PR11 VF $25.00

SHIELD #3 VF+ $6.00

Silver Surfer #5 VF- $50.00

Special Marvel Edition #15 VF $45.00

Spider-Man And The Hulk Special Edition - Chicago Tribune (1980) nn VF+ $12.00 SOLD!!!

 

 

 

 

Spider-Man And The Hulk - Sanger Harris (1981) nn VF/NM $16.00 SOLD!!!

Spider-Man And The Hulk - Sanger Harris (1982) nn VF/NM $16.00 SOLD!!!

Spider-Man - Aim Toothpaste Giveaway (1980) nn VF $9.00 SOLD!!!

Spider-Man Vs The Hulk (Promo - '79) nn VF $12.00 SOLD!!!

Spider-Man & The Hulk (Promo - '81) nn VF+ $15.00 SOLD!!!

Strange Tales #138 VF+ $42.00

 

 

 

 

Strange Tales #143 VF+ $40.00

Sub-Mariner #7 VF+ $32.00

Sub-Mariner #32 VF $12.00

Supernatural Thrillers #4 NM- $18.00

Thor #159 VF/NM $50.00

Thor #173 VF $22.00

 

 

 

 

Thor #213 VF+ $10.00 SOLD!!!

Thor #220 VF+ $10.00 SOLD!!!

Thor #239 VF $5.00

Tomb Of Dracula #29 VF/NM $18.00

Warlock #1 VF+ $45.00

Warlock #9 VF/NM $24.00

 

 

 

 

Warlock #10 VF+ $22.00

Werewolf By Night #8 VF/NM $25.00

Werewolf By Night #17 NM- $28.00

What If… #41 NM- $5.00 SOLD!!!

Wolverine (Limited Series) #4 VF/NM $30.00

X-Men #71 FN+ $20.00 SOLD!!!

 

 

 

 

 

X-Men #72 FN+ $20.00 SOLD!!!

X-Men #81 VF/NM $65.00

 

 

 

[Crows]

Firestorm (1978) #2 NM+ $6.00

Starfire #7 NM- $4.00

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Firestorm (1978) #2 NM+ $6.00

Starfire #7 NM- $4.00

 

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Justice League Of America #39

VF+ (8.5)

$100

 

 

[Flaming_Telepath]

There are a few of the T&P pence stamp copies tonight. These books were simply too nice not to list and don't forget, these are NOT the infamous 'pence' copies and the price stamp is no different than an arrival date stamp...if you don't mind that sort of thing. (thumbs u

 

 

Justice League Of America #101

VF/NM (9.0)

$30

 

 

 

SOLD!!!

 

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Kamandi #12

VF/NM (9.0)

$15

 

 

[joecgcmaniac]

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[greggy]

There are a few of the T&P pence stamp copies tonight. These books were simply too nice not to list and don't forget, these are NOT the infamous 'pence' copies and the price stamp is no different than an arrival date stamp...if you don't mind that sort of thing. (thumbs u

 

 

Justice League Of America #101

VF/NM (9.0)

$30

 

 

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Kamandi #13

NM- (9.2)

$18

 

 

[Point Five]

:cloud9:

 

True...

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Mister Miracle #13

VF/NM (9.0)

$18

Mark Jewelers insert

 

 

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Our Fighting Forces #152

VF/NM (9.0)

$18

 

 

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Phantom Stranger #6

VF+ (8.5)

$30

 

 

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Shadow #1

VF/NM (9.0)

$40

 

 

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Shadow #1

NM- (9.2)

$50

 

 

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Shazam! #9

VF (8.0)

$8

Slight foxing and rust on bottom staple. Mark Jewelers insert.

 

 

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Showcase #92

FN/VF (7.0)

$5