RICK STARR Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and all the ships at sea, a magic moment in my collecting life has arrived! Thanks to a very nice boardie (with an assist from another very nice boardie), I have finally landed the last book that I needed to complete the Baker St John romance run. And a darn nice looking 4.5 , Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sqeggs Posted February 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, RICK STARR said: Me too, always loved this cover. I think some feel it is Canteen Kateish. I just remember being wowed the first time I ever saw a copy. I agree that it does have a kind of CK vibe. Picked this copy up raw on eBay years ago as a VG/FN. sacentaur, pmpknface, Mijael.Levy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, RICK STARR said: And a darn nice looking 4.5 , Congrats!!! Thanks. I'm definitely jazzed about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and all the ships at sea, a magic moment in my collecting life has arrived! Thanks to a very nice boardie (with an assist from another very nice boardie), I have finally landed the last book that I needed to complete the Baker St John romance run. Oh my stars and garters! Congratulations T. That is some achievement in comic collecting! I bow to your stature in the game Hall of Famer! Group shot(s) accompanied by anecdotes at your soonest leisure. In the meantime, lay those bad boys (hmm, it's Baker -'girls' ) out and enjoy! sacentaur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and all the ships at sea, a magic moment in my collecting life has arrived! Thanks to a very nice boardie (with an assist from another very nice boardie), I have finally landed the last book that I needed to complete the Baker St John romance run. An amazing run to complete, heroic indeed Mr. T. Big, BIG time congratulations!!! Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanjerD Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Picked up this DS29 in Japan last summer. It'll be getting pressed and graded fairly soon. Point Five and pmpknface 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and all the ships at sea, a magic moment in my collecting life has arrived! Thanks to a very nice boardie (with an assist from another very nice boardie), I have finally landed the last book that I needed to complete the Baker St John romance run. I assume it has been done before, but I know of no one else who has accomplished that. The IMPOSSIBLE Collection! Did you get this one already in the slab? I wonder if the guts are reprints similar to the Giant Editions? Before I had seen this cover, I had always wondered why Baker never drew a milkman cover... BUT HE DID! It's simply too rare to see it. I wonder why CGC didn't note any Baker attribution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Sqeggs said: I agree that it does have a kind of CK vibe. Picked this copy up raw on eBay years ago as a VG/FN. How did CGC grade that copy so high with all that staining right on the central figures?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, BanjerD said: Picked up this DS29 in Japan last summer. It'll be getting pressed and graded fairly soon. Why press it? I don't think it'll improve the book to make the cost worth it. Maybe more harm than good... That spine looks fragile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang33guy Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and all the ships at sea, a magic moment in my collecting life has arrived! Thanks to a very nice boardie (with an assist from another very nice boardie), I have finally landed the last book that I needed to complete the Baker St John romance run. Well that's going on my list now Beautiful book, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Point Five said: Excellent! Thanks, gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 49 minutes ago, Yorick said: How did CGC grade that copy so high with all that staining right on the central figures?!! Newton rings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Sqeggs said: Thanks to a very nice boardie (with an assist from another very nice boardie), I have finally landed the last book that I needed to complete the Baker St John romance run. wonderful and awesome comic i didn't even know existed Point Five and FoggyNelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 51 minutes ago, Yorick said: I assume it has been done before, but I know of no one else who has accomplished that. The IMPOSSIBLE Collection! Did you get this one already in the slab? I wonder if the guts are reprints similar to the Giant Editions? Before I had seen this cover, I had always wondered why Baker never drew a milkman cover... BUT HE DID! It's simply too rare to see it. I wonder why CGC didn't note any Baker attribution? Yes, it was already slabbed. I think the contents are rebound returned books. So they may vary from copy to copy. I think in the days of milk being home delivered (still was happening when I was very young), homemakers having affairs with (or running away with) the milkman was a staple of comedians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 48 minutes ago, Yorick said: Why press it? I don't think it'll improve the book to make the cost worth it. Maybe more harm than good... That spine looks fragile. I have a suspicion that you're right that it's too fragile to press, although a press might approve its appearance. CCS is very good about rejecting books that it feels might be damaged by a press. I've had books rejected that I thought were sturdy enough, but I bowed to their judgment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, 1950's war comics said: wonderful and awesome comic i didn't even know existed Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 46 minutes ago, mustang33guy said: Well that's going on my list now Beautiful book, congrats! Good luck in your hunt. It's a scarce beast! mustang33guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanjerD Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 50 minutes ago, Yorick said: Why press it? I don't think it'll improve the book to make the cost worth it. Maybe more harm than good... That spine looks fragile. 1 minute ago, Sqeggs said: I have a suspicion that you're right that it's too fragile to press, although a press might approve its appearance. CCS is very good about rejecting books that it feels might be damaged by a press. I've had books rejected that I thought were sturdy enough, but I bowed to their judgment. Yeah, I will leave it to the experts to determine if improvements can be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sackolantern Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The TLP #8 showed up outside Winston-Salem, NC in an online auction - with a twist. Once the online portion ended, apparently it was THEN opened to a live floor location for bidding. I called, I spoke with the auctioneer, who said just bid online...and refused to take an absentee bid, refused to take/make calls during the live bidding as well. The site locked up/did not accept my bid when I was trying to snipe/leave in the last minute. It happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
