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[sacentaur]

What is an "Int" book? Is there a story beyond the "Int" on the cover?

 

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much.

 

They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF).

 

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

[october]

What is an "Int" book? Is there a story beyond the "Int" on the cover?

 

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much.

 

They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF).

 

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

 

I have always been curious if this is the INT OO's sig. I have not seen it on any other copies.

 

[sacentaur]

What is an "Int" book? Is there a story beyond the "Int" on the cover?

 

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much.

 

They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF).

 

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

 

I have always been curious if this is the INT OO's sig. I have not seen it on any other copies.

 

 

That's a new one on me, Andy - I can't read the signature too well, can you interpret what it says?

[Primetime]

What is an "Int" book? Is there a story beyond the "Int" on the cover?

 

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much.

 

They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF).

 

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

 

I have always been curious if this is the INT OO's sig. I have not seen it on any other copies.

 

 

That's a new one on me, Andy - I can't read the signature too well, can you interpret what it says?

looks like Francis Furch

[Sqeggs]

What is an "Int" book? Is there a story beyond the "Int" on the cover?

 

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much.

 

They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF).

 

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

 

I have always been curious if this is the INT OO's sig. I have not seen it on any other copies.

 

 

That's a new one on me, Andy - I can't read the signature too well, can you interpret what it says?

looks like Francis Furch

 

Given the different (I think) handwriting and pen v. pencil maybe the signature is of someone who happened to pick up this copy rather than the OO of the entire Int collection.

[Paul © ® ⚽️💙™]

What is an "Int" book? Is there a story beyond the "Int" on the cover?

 

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much.

 

They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF).

 

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

 

I have always been curious if this is the INT OO's sig. I have not seen it on any other copies.

 

 

That's a new one on me, Andy - I can't read the signature too well, can you interpret what it says?

looks like Francis Furch

 

Given the different (I think) handwriting and pen v. pencil maybe the signature is of someone who happened to pick up this copy rather than the OO of the entire Int collection.

 

First glance impression to me was that the pencil mark actually denotes 'jul' for July.

[Badger]

What is an "Int" book? Is there a story beyond the "Int" on the cover?

 

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much.

 

They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF).

 

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

That is interesting. Thanks for posting!

[october]

What is an "Int" book? Is there a story beyond the "Int" on the cover?

 

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much.

 

They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF).

 

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

 

I have always been curious if this is the INT OO's sig. I have not seen it on any other copies.

 

 

That's a new one on me, Andy - I can't read the signature too well, can you interpret what it says?

looks like Francis Furch

 

Given the different (I think) handwriting and pen v. pencil maybe the signature is of someone who happened to pick up this copy rather than the OO of the entire Int collection.

 

First glance impression to me was that the pencil mark actually denotes 'jul' for July.

 

That could be.

[Scrooge]

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

 

Steve,

 

that's quite a detailed theory / guess. What made you suspect that they were destined for overseas? What was the clue?

 

Also, Francis Furch (if indeed that's the name) would have been born in 1923 in Binghamton, NY and was 17 at the 1940 census. He enlisted on February 1st, 1943 (survived the war; doesn't seem to have been deployed but maybe Jeff can get us more information easily on this) and died in 1977.

 

What are the date range of those Int books?

[Primetime]

What is an "Int" book? Is there a story beyond the "Int" on the cover?

 

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much.

 

They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF).

 

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

 

I have always been curious if this is the INT OO's sig. I have not seen it on any other copies.

 

 

That's a new one on me, Andy - I can't read the signature too well, can you interpret what it says?

looks like Francis Furch

 

Given the different (I think) handwriting and pen v. pencil maybe the signature is of someone who happened to pick up this copy rather than the OO of the entire Int collection.

 

First glance impression to me was that the pencil mark actually denotes 'jul' for July.

released in April so can't be July

http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/features/comic.php?comicid=146963

[adamstrange]

What is an "Int" book? Is there a story beyond the "Int" on the cover?

 

Details on the "Int" books are very sparse, I did some research a few years ago and couldn't come up with much.

 

They're not a recognized pedigree, but the books usually are very nice (average VF).

 

Theory (and it's just a theory) is that they were issues destined for overseas via the U.S. Navy logistics chain. Whether they actually shipped to someone, if some copies were held back, etc., is anyone's guess.

 

I have always been curious if this is the INT OO's sig. I have not seen it on any other copies.

 

 

That's a new one on me, Andy - I can't read the signature too well, can you interpret what it says?

looks like Francis Furch

 

Given the different (I think) handwriting and pen v. pencil maybe the signature is of someone who happened to pick up this copy rather than the OO of the entire Int collection.

 

First glance impression to me was that the pencil mark actually denotes 'jul' for July.

released in April so can't be July

http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/features/comic.php?comicid=146963

 

The likeliest explanation:

 

"Int" is a distributor code written by the retail seller of the comic.

 

The name would have been written by the owner later. I've not seen another copy with the owner's name.

[sacentaur]

Steve,

 

that's quite a detailed theory / guess. What made you suspect that they were destined for overseas? What was the clue?

 

A web-link that mentioned "Int" to indicate overseas (International) destination by the USN.

 

I (unfortunately) didn't save the link, but did discuss it with RareHighGrade - maybe his memory is better than mine.

 

Just a theory, I may be totally wrong.

 

Also, Francis Furch (if indeed that's the name) would have been born in 1923 in Binghamton, NY and was 17 at the 1940 census. He enlisted on February 1st, 1943 (survived the war; doesn't seem to have been deployed but maybe Jeff can get us more information easily on this) and died in 1977.

 

What are the date range of those Int books?

 

They start earlier than 1943 - for example, I have a Master 20 "Int" book from 11/41.

[path4play]

New adds

 

 

[Badger]

New adds

 

 

Gotta love yellow covers and shelves of heads!

[Cat-Man_America]

Steve,

 

that's quite a detailed theory / guess. What made you suspect that they were destined for overseas? What was the clue?

 

A web-link that mentioned "Int" to indicate overseas (International) destination by the USN.

 

I (unfortunately) didn't save the link, but did discuss it with RareHighGrade - maybe his memory is better than mine.

 

Just a theory, I may be totally wrong.

 

Also, Francis Furch (if indeed that's the name) would have been born in 1923 in Binghamton, NY and was 17 at the 1940 census. He enlisted on February 1st, 1943 (survived the war; doesn't seem to have been deployed but maybe Jeff can get us more information easily on this) and died in 1977.

 

What are the date range of those Int books?

 

They start earlier than 1943 - for example, I have a Master 20 "Int" book from 11/41.

 

 

This topic deserves a thread of it's own.

 

 

 

Edited August 6, 2016 by DavidMerryweather

[Robot Man]

New adds

 

 

 

Nice, they never get old

 

I especially like the Torch #9. I owned one very briefly waaaaay back when in the Buyer's Guide days. I was doing a trade with the famous German Wilhelm Uthe. He sent me this book but then started jerking me around on my books. I didn't get burned though. I held on to it until my books were safely returned then, sadly returned his. I was one of the lucky ones I guess. I've always wanted another.

[sacentaur]

[i was doing a trade with the famous German Wilhelm Uthe.

 

I think you meant the "infamous" Wilhelm Uthe, been pulling his scams for decades.

[circumstances]

he got a ton of my gold. i was insured and got full payment, but i'd rather have my books.

[circumstances]

Shuffling around some old comics today. Came across a favorite. Submariner 1 ad (and Subby story) by Everett, Torch by Burgos, Schomburg bondage cover, Vision by Simon & Kirby, Angel by Gustavson.

 

 

[Illustrious]

Fresh pick ups from SDCC 2016 -

 

 

I'm just now seeing this, awesome pick-up Ben. I know you'd been looking for one for a while now.