Reassessing Gerber "9" Designation - Captain Aero #9

[esquirecomics]

There has been much discussion in these threads about re-evaluating Gerber scarcity designations. Obviously 1989, when Gerber published his books, and 2008 are vastly different times, particularly due to the evolution of the Internet.

 

I, and others, are going to make a concerted effort to reassess the ratings and see how they have held up over the years. Once I compile all the information I will, at some later date, publish it in one compendium.

 

In separate threads I will list a specific book and solicit information about that book only. Please keep your postings to the specific book at issue.

 

If you own a copy of the book, please either indicate so or - even better - post an image of it.

 

If you know of a copy for sale somewhere, please indicate that as well.

 

If you know of someone who owns a copy, or can offer some observations on how often you have seen a copy in either someone's collection or for sale, please do contribute that information.

 

Thanks in advance for your assistance!!! (thumbs u

 

Let's start with Captain Aero #9.

 

Holyoke Publishing

November 1942

 

One of the few Gerber "9" books that could not be located for the Photo Guides, this particular copy I own, which is supposedly the Rockford pedigree, was allegedly used for the image published years later as a supplemental sticker.

 

[buttock]

Good idea Mark. I have a fairly good sense of a lot of books. I'd be happy to help. There was just a copy of CA9 on Ebay. You may be able to still find it and contact the winner.

[Blind Owl]

Great Idea Mark!!!! Sorry I have no info what-so-ever for this book.

 

I hope any Board members that may own a copy will post their copies though!!!

[buttock]

Found another copy in a friend's collection.