MUTT & JEFF - Platinum Age - Cheap

[nesta]

I was in a small junk shop and saw the 1916 version and one of the 1928 versions for cheap ($100 total for both). There were some condition issues with the 1916 (some pieces missing from cover (missing a total of maybe 2 square inches) but the 1928 looked pretty good. Is anyone out there interested in flipping these if I can pick them up? I understand the condition issue is a bit tough but it seems like it would be hard to go wrong at these prices. I know nothing about books from this era, but I recognized these as highly valuable and the vendor did not know about the platinum section of the overstreet:)

 

Please PM me if this is something that is up your alley and you might be interested in.

 

Thanks,

Nesta

[aardvark88]

Are these Cupples & Leon square bound books or stapled? The stapled ones from 1922-28 are not worth very much if beat up: $5 on eBay.

[nesta]

I think the 1916 book was stapled and the 1928 was bound.

 

I am surprised to hear your pricing... as overstreet has the 1916 at $171 in Good condition (2.0) and the 1928 as $114 in Good condition (2.0) and $456 in FN (6.0)

 

As I said... I know nothing about these but it seemed like a chance to make a few $.

 

Nesta

[aardvark88]

Mutt & Jeff stapled thin oversized books that reprint USA daily strips from late 20s eBay for about $5. Unfortunately not much demand b/c they don't wear a cape.

[nesta]

Glad I didn't buy them. However, if there is anyone out there who has a different take on these... let me know.

[Zanarkand]

I listed a 1919 Mutt & Jeff for $30 and a 1928 Smitty for $50 once and had no takers. Both VG with solid binding, not frayed or coming apart like you often see. Platinum stuff must go cheap.