Sqeggs Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Northfords typically have the cross in a circle stamp on the back cover. But is typically right, or is it always? In other words are there Northfords without the stamp? Any thoughts appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC ed Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Well...I thought it was "always"...but... Check out this recently sold TFTC #31 on eBay: LINK . The CGC label declares it to be a Northford, but I don't see any circle-x stamp on the back...which makes me think it's possible... ...until I saw this raw copy on Metro, which they claim to be the Northford copy: LINK ...clearly a different book than the "Northford" slab that sold on eBay a couple months ago. Unfortunately, Metro doesn't give the back cover scan ( ), which is where the circle-x would be. So, is the eBay book's CGC label wrong? Is Metro wrong? Are there two Northford copies...one without the circle-x? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Not always, mostly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 How are they distinguish then, through provenance or some master list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Well...I thought it was "always"...but... Check out this recently sold TFTC #31 on eBay: LINK . The CGC label declares it to be a Northford, but I don't see any circle-x stamp on the back...which makes me think it's possible... ...until I saw this raw copy on Metro, which they claim to be the Northford copy: LINK ...clearly a different book than the "Northford" slab that sold on eBay a couple months ago. Unfortunately, Metro doesn't give the back cover scan ( ), which is where the circle-x would be. So, is the eBay book's CGC label wrong? Is Metro wrong? Are there two Northford copies...one without the circle-x? Interesting. Thanks for the link. The eBay copy is an old (old) label, so it was slabbed fairly close in time (I think, unless I've got the timeline wrong) to when Metro brought the books to market. And you would think Metro would know with respect to the other book. But I guess with possible pedigree books without the characteristic markings maybe provenance is mainly what CGC relies on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 How are they distinguish then, through provenance or some master list? Good point. I think Metro bought them all, didn't they? So maybe there is a master list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 How are they distinguish then, through provenance or some master list? Good point. I think Metro bought them all, didn't they? So maybe there is a master list. I bought my Mystery Tales 19 raw from Metro years back and while it does have the circled X on the back, it also came with a silver sticker on the open top mylar noting the Northford collection. Edit to include that Metro must have purchased a sizable amount to warrant having a special sticker made. I would think they have/had access to a list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 How are they distinguish then, through provenance or some master list? Good point. I think Metro bought them all, didn't they? So maybe there is a master list. Metro purchased all of them, so far as I have heard, so they do have a master list but I don't think they shared it, even with the Pedigree book folks. I have seen a tiny number without the stamp on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 bought from metro as a northford; no 'x.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks for the info, folks. I'm buying a couple of books that the seller says are Northfords. They lack the stamp but he bought them from a guy who bought a bunch of Northfords years ago from Metro. So, it seems like the story may be legit, although convincing CGC to note the pedigree if I end up getting them graded may be another matter. When I have them in hand, I'll post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Metro has a bunch of Northfords for sale on their site. But, of course, they don't do back cover scans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I was under the impression they would do back cover scans if requested and if the book is over a certain dollar amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang33guy Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hey guys! Found this thread pertaining to Northford after doing a quick search. I got a high grade Adventures into the Unknown #19 from an eBay seller today and saw that it was in the original Metropolis Comics bag with the "Northford copy" identifier on it. This book does have the circled X on the back cover, very welcomed surprise from this book! entalmighty1 and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entalmighty1 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Got my Northford raw on ebay, no mention of the pedigree, and no back cover pictures. Didn't realize it was a Northford until I took it out to scan it for my records. exitmusicblue, telerites and Larryw7 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telerites Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 8 hours ago, entalmighty1 said: Got my Northford raw on ebay, no mention of the pedigree, and no back cover pictures. Didn't realize it was a Northford until I took it out to scan it for my records. That is awesome! I happened onto a San Fran National a while back on Ebay. No mention of the ped and no BC scan where Tom's stamp was. Actually I didn't spot the stamp for some time. Congrats again - beauty of a book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entalmighty1 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 3 hours ago, telerites said: That is awesome! I happened onto a San Fran National a while back on Ebay. No mention of the ped and no BC scan where Tom's stamp was. Actually I didn't spot the stamp for some time. Congrats again - beauty of a book! Man, that's a heck of a find. I still need a San Fran! I fought with somebody last year over the National Comics 27 on Heritage, but they had more staying power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 46 minutes ago, entalmighty1 said: Man, that's a heck of a find. I still need a San Fran! I fought with somebody last year over the National Comics 27 on Heritage, but they had more staying power. I really wanted that book. Sorry! entalmighty1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 On 6/3/2016 at 6:17 PM, Sqeggs said: Thanks for the info, folks. I'm buying a couple of books that the seller says are Northfords. They lack the stamp but he bought them from a guy who bought a bunch of Northfords years ago from Metro. So, it seems like the story may be legit, although convincing CGC to note the pedigree if I end up getting them graded may be another matter. When I have them in hand, I'll post them. Just to close this up. The CGC graders weren't buying that the books I was talking about here were Northfords. I thought the chain from Metro to Collector X to Harley to me would work. But after thinking it over, their conclusion was, "Neiner, neiner, neiner." I found the logic impossible to dispute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entalmighty1 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 8 hours ago, buttock said: I really wanted that book. Sorry! Glad it went to a boardie at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
