Doohickamabob Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 What are the interiors on Chilling Tales like? I've only owned one briefly that was slabbed. Here are some samples of Chilling Tales #16 -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickamabob Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Some images from other Chilling Tales issues: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickamabob Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 More Chilling Tales scenes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sartre Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Thanks.. these pre-codes are scarce in higher grade, in general paper in the 50's was of a lower quality. Quite a few of the Northford's show tanning on the inside covers and hence I think thats why the grade of 8.5 on the Chilling Tales ...otherwise structurally the book is a 9.4. very true. My book show the same interior tanning. Thats a great looking book for the grade... even with the tanning it looks like that should re-grade better...at least in order to get the notes removed....Colors on the Northfords are striking.... Edited August 18, 2016 by sartre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ahh yes the Woman in distress wearing a red dress: Great books. That Terrific is...erm...Terrific <3 I might be in the minority with this opinion, but I've always felt Terrific 5>Suspense 3. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I've decided to branch out into collecting certain coverless issues, as long as they are complete (sans cover of course), and in fairly good nick otherwise. All these arrived yesterday from various sources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I've decided to branch out into collecting certain coverless issues, as long as they are complete (sans cover of course), and in fairly good nick otherwise. All these arrived yesterday from various sources That's a good way to get your feet wet in the PCH arena, Grantley! BTW, There's a guy on eBay who sells "Photocopy" books in the GA Horror/SciFi category. I've gotten several reproduction covers, complete with inside graphics from him, relatively cheap. Just a thought if you want covers for any of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I've decided to branch out into collecting certain coverless issues, as long as they are complete (sans cover of course), and in fairly good nick otherwise. All these arrived yesterday from various sources That's a good way to get your feet wet in the PCH arena, Grantley! BTW, There's a guy on eBay who sells "Photocopy" books in the GA Horror/SciFi category. I've gotten several reproduction covers, complete with inside graphics from him, relatively cheap. Just a thought if you want covers for any of those. I know about that guy too, but many thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I've decided to branch out into collecting certain coverless issues, as long as they are complete (sans cover of course), and in fairly good nick otherwise. All these arrived yesterday from various sources That's a great way to get to read those fabulous stories. What do the various coloured stickers mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks.. these pre-codes are scarce in higher grade, in general paper in the 50's was of a lower quality. Quite a few of the Northford's show tanning on the inside covers and hence I think thats why the grade of 8.5 on the Chilling Tales ...otherwise structurally the book is a 9.4. very true. My book show the same interior tanning. Thats a great looking book for the grade... even with the tanning it looks like that should re-grade better...at least in order to get the notes removed....Colors on the Northfords are striking.... Thank you... The book actually looks much better in hand, colourwise. That's an old HA scan and it's doesn't show the true red at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I've decided to branch out into collecting certain coverless issues, as long as they are complete (sans cover of course), and in fairly good nick otherwise. All these arrived yesterday from various sources That's a great way to get to read those fabulous stories. What do the various coloured stickers mean? Oh, nothing. I used to put stickers on my Mylars when I collected Silver age to denote various levels of grade. All my Silver Age collection has gone now but I still have the Mylars which will fit in most GA books. The stickers won't come off clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I used to put stickers on my Mylars when I collected Silver age to denote various levels of grade. All my Silver Age collection has gone now but I still have the Mylars which will fit in most GA books. The stickers won't come off clean. Use lighter fluid (Naptha). It won't discolor or attack paper or plastic. Squirt some on, then use a knife or razor blade to slide under the sticker, then wipe. I've even used it to remove old cellophane tape from comic covers. It usually, but not always works on those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I used to put stickers on my Mylars when I collected Silver age to denote various levels of grade. All my Silver Age collection has gone now but I still have the Mylars which will fit in most GA books. The stickers won't come off clean. Use lighter fluid (Naptha). It won't discolor or attack paper or plastic. Squirt some on, then use a knife or razor blade to slide under the sticker, then wipe. I've even used it to remove old cellophane tape from comic covers. It usually, but not always works on those as well. Good to know, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I used to put stickers on my Mylars when I collected Silver age to denote various levels of grade. All my Silver Age collection has gone now but I still have the Mylars which will fit in most GA books. The stickers won't come off clean. Use lighter fluid (Naptha). It won't discolor or attack paper or plastic. Squirt some on, then use a knife or razor blade to slide under the sticker, then wipe. I've even used it to remove old cellophane tape from comic covers. It usually, but not always works on those as well. Good to know, thanks For what it's worth, I'd just leave the mylars be (and use them on books that deserve a mylar, etc. but don't have to be spotless mylars) and then buy a fresh batch of unused ones, if a clean-presenting mylar is your goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks.. these pre-codes are scarce in higher grade, in general paper in the 50's was of a lower quality. Quite a few of the Northford's show tanning on the inside covers and hence I think thats why the grade of 8.5 on the Chilling Tales ...otherwise structurally the book is a 9.4. very true. My book show the same interior tanning. Thats a great looking book for the grade... even with the tanning it looks like that should re-grade better...at least in order to get the notes removed....Colors on the Northfords are striking.... Typical for many Northfords. My Voodoo #3 from the pedigree has the same heavy tanning issues, but a stunning cover from the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 some recent upgrades... Sartre, I didn't think it was possible for you to have to upgrade anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X_Phile Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Arrived today. One of my favorite covers. Erndog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Arrived today. One of my favorite covers. Congrats,nice book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaultkeeper Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Arrived today. One of my favorite covers. Congrats,nice book One of my favorites too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngelsFan Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Arrived today. One of my favorite covers. I love this cover-congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
