Larryw7 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I was pretty happy to pick this one up a while back. I think it might be the highest graded copy, even though it's not technically "high grade". Go figure Love that book. Considering how tough it is, I'd consider that high grade for sure. Completely agree - that's a lovely book! Here's another very scarce Quality, I've never seen one above mid-grade: Is that yours, Steve? I have a copy, but it's fairly low grade. I never see it for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino2paulus2 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Recent pick-up for my "flag cover" collection I reckon I like it RM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Here's another very scarce Quality, I've never seen one above mid-grade: Is that yours, Steve? I have a copy, but it's fairly low grade. I never see it for sale. Yes, it's the Detroit Trolley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmyst Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Here's another very scarce Quality, I've never seen one above mid-grade: Is that yours, Steve? I have a copy, but it's fairly low grade. I never see it for sale. Yes, it's the Detroit Trolley. Hit 7 is a sensational book. I've had a couple beaters; would love to have even a nice VG! Very nice copy, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 This one does not seem to surface often either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 And any excuse to show this one -again (since we're showing Hit #7's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Another Detroit Trolley Hit...I've always liked this cover: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 And any excuse to show this one -again (since we're showing Hit #7's Congrat's on having a copy (it presents very well)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Those Hits are phenomenal books. They are out of my league but I try to console (sp?) myself with some Moderns or Blackhawks. Just got this one - First Blackhawk story splash - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) Another Detroit Trolley Hit...I've always liked this cover: Stellar cover. Lots of little details going on in that one. It is a nice copy. I only have one Trolley book, but it's not a Quality. I know the case has probably been made why it's not a pedigree, but CGC should recognize the books on the label (maybe in the space where the page quality USED to be) ? Edited April 7, 2016 by Sagii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Those Hits are phenomenal books. They are out of my league but I try to console (sp?) myself with some Moderns or Blackhawks. Just got this one - First Blackhawk story splash - Love em' Scrooge! Killer splash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I know the case has probably been made why it's not a pedigree, but CGC should recognize the books on the labe (maybe in the space where the page quality USED to be) ? Since the Detroit Trolley books were parceled out in small batches over a long period of time, my guess is that CGC had no choice in not designating the collection as a pedigree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I know the case has probably been made why it's not a pedigree, but CGC should recognize the books on the labe (maybe in the space where the page quality USED to be) ? Since the Detroit Trolley books were parceled out in small batches over a long period of time, my guess is that CGC had no choice in not designating the collection as a pedigree. Thanks for the insight. Was wondering what the 'glitch' was. Haven't seen too many high grade examples from the collection, but most are recognizable from the 'L' scrawl. Before i became more 'ahem' informed, i thought a Sensation i once owned a ways back was probably a 'Larson' because of the 'L'. Then i learned, there were no Sensations in the Larson collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Since Larsons ended in 11/41, that's why there are no Sensations in the collection. The 'L' is a fairly common distributor code that usually doesn't indicate a pedigree (never for Larsons), though as you note many Trolleys did have the marking. I like the Trolleys a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Another Detroit Trolley Hit...I've always liked this cover: Looks fresh off the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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buttock Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Sweet copy Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Great copy of this issue . Underwater scene covers are among the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Thanks - I like underwater scene covers too, and am probably in the minority when I say that I prefer the National 7 to Hit 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I was pretty happy to pick this one up a while back. I think it might be the highest graded copy, even though it's not technically "high grade". Go figure Love that book. Considering how tough it is, I'd consider that high grade for sure. Thanks mrmyst It's one I don't plan on upgrading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...