50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Some strong results for high grade duck books on Heritage today. The early WDCS really pulled in some strong dollars; beautiful rare books in magnificent condition. While I have mixed feelings about strong duck prices, it would be a shame if such beautiful books had gone for a song. Wonder if we'll see any of them here? I sure hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldsbestcomics Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I made a run at the Uncle Scrooge 2 but came up short. I so made a run at the White Mountain Uncle Scrooge 3 a while back. Both are beautiful books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Well whoever said ducks were dead needs to look at this auction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Just picked up this one in the the Heritage weekly. Love these beautifully presenting mid graders. Edited November 6, 2013 by AJD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Kid Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'm with you 100% If you have the patience to wait and watch for these gems, you can build a beautiful collection at a reasonable price. Great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman_Comics Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Just picked up this one in the the Heritage weekly. Love these beautifully presenting mid graders. That is such a pretty cover. Back cover/internal issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Awesome copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Beautiful copy. Is it from the Bill Craig collection? I think it is very cool to know that most of his books were bought at Collector's Book Store over 40 years ago and have stayed with the same owner since then. It is clear from looking at the scans how eye appeal was just as important as the technical grade back then: to see big keys in super high grade together with beautiful later issues like this makes an interesting statement about the culture among collectors then and now. BC did not have to worry at all about restoration, pressing, numerical grades, and so much other filtering that I consider whenever I evaluate a comic today. He could walk in to the CBS and select what he wanted in person from a stack of unbagged comics, and he obviously had a very good eye. The gaps in his runs are also interesting as they reflect how hit and miss it must have been to build consistent high grade runs even under the most optimal circumstances back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Just picked up this one in the the Heritage weekly. Love these beautifully presenting mid graders. Very nice. Appears to be much better than a 6.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Just picked up this one in the the Heritage weekly. Love these beautifully presenting mid graders. Congrats! I was going for Scrooge #2 in that set but missed it. I had my eye on some of these too but way low balled the bids hoping for the Scrooge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks everyone. It'll be some time before I have the book in hand, but I'll likely crack it and scan it when I do, so you should see it again. Back cover/internal issues? Perhaps. I have one in the 70s (number escapes me for now) that presents as well from the front but has a 15mm edge tear on the otherwise lovely back cover. Gotta love those $$ reducing defects that don't take much eye appeal off. Beautiful copy. Is it from the Bill Craig collection? I think it is very cool to know that most of his books were bought at Collector's Book Store over 40 years ago and have stayed with the same owner since then. It is clear from looking at the scans how eye appeal was just as important as the technical grade back then: to see big keys in super high grade together with beautiful later issues like this makes an interesting statement about the culture among collectors then and now. BC did not have to worry at all about restoration, pressing, numerical grades, and so much other filtering that I consider whenever I evaluate a comic today. He could walk in to the CBS and select what he wanted in person from a stack of unbagged comics, and he obviously had a very good eye. The gaps in his runs are also interesting as they reflect how hit and miss it must have been to build consistent high grade runs even under the most optimal circumstances back then. Interesting. Yes, it is from that collection, but I knew nothing at all about it, so thanks for filling in the gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 After years of searching, I finally got all three Barks March of Comics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 After years of searching, I finally got all three Barks March of Comics. Congrats. Great stories from Barks's prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Kid Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Congratulations! The MOC #4 is a genuine rarity and the trio make a very nice set. Nice books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Mann Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Here's one I forgot about. mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Here's one I forgot about. mm Ha! Ha! That cover makes me laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Mann Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Here's one I forgot about. mm Ha! Ha! That cover makes me laugh. Thanks...here's a couple more. mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 A few just back from CGC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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