Spring Cleaning - THREAD CLOSED - Mother's day for my wife took priority, and CGC shut down the One Super-Rare book based on delay. My apologies to all. Maybe some other day. 9 9

[sfcityduck]

UPDATES COMING:  Sorry, got hit by the press of business and never finished my Spring cleaning.  I'm back!

Rules:

First “I’ll Take it” in the thread wins the book.  Offers entertained, but first firm take gets books.  SEND OFFERS BY PM.

No prob or HOS

PAYMENT: Zelle, Personal Check, or Money Order strongly preferred.  Checks and Money Orders have to clear and be verified by bank before shipping. I will consider other payment methods but reserve right to refuse usage.

SHIPPING:  Will ship UPS. Shipping will be $15 plus the amount you want to insure it for. USA only.  Will consider other shipping options at actual cost.

No returns on graded books unless damaged during shipping.

This will be a bit of a slow roll out so check back.

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by sfcityduck

[sfcityduck]

SOLD!

First book is nothing out of the ordinary.  Just a solid book to own.  Offers will be considered but first firm buyer gets the book.

Giant-Size X-Men 1 CGC 6.0 off-white to white - $2,200 or best offer: SOLD!

Edited May 13, 2023 by sfcityduck

[sfcityduck]

On 4/13/2023 at 2:31 PM, Mark-Allen said:

Could you do 1,800.00? 

Everyone, please send offers via PM.  Thanks!

[sfcityduck]

STILL AVAILABLE!

For the advanced Milt Caniff collector (Dickie Dare/Terry & The Pirates/Male Call/Steve Canyon fame):

The Makio of 1928 - $125.  This book is packed with pre-professional illustrations by the master and they are beautiful! 

This copy includes the rare Caniff illustrated tipped in bookplate.

Very scarce in this condition- solid covers - generally ow/w pages but some with a bit of foxing on some pages. 

Some wear but overall a very nice book. The paper varies from matte to slick throughout the book. 

Very interesting piece because it shows that Dickie Dare was a crude example of his art.

When he wasn't rushed his art was not far off the heights he achieved with Noel Sickles even this early.

This is a sampling:

Edited May 13, 2023 by sfcityduck

[sfcityduck]

SOLD!

For my anti-Communist comic book collecting friends!  This is a package deal.  Offers entertained.

Double Talk (1962 Christian Anti-Communism Crusade) promotional sample variant comic book!  Only 6 copies on census (7.0, 5.5, 4.0, 3.5, 2.5, 2.0) and that is of all variations.  Not sure how they break down by variant. 

Christian Anti-Communism Crusade News Letter (June 1962) with ad/article for "Double Talk"!

As a package: $75  SOLD!

The comic is in G- condition with cream paper quality, pieces missing top front cover and spine, some brittleness, and a 1/2 inch rip through back cover and all pages. While this is the rare promo version, I view it as a placeholder, reading, or reference copy - hence the cheap price. 

The News Letter is a solid F/VF or better. It is loose leaf (no staples or other binding) with white pages.  Frankly, this is the more intriguing part of the package.  This is a great set to get if you already have a CGC'd copy of the comic or to be a reading copy once you find a better copy to CGC.  (HINT: Heritage is auctioning off a nice copy on 4/18 that to my eyes could become the second highest. It will go well well above Heritage's estimated value.). This is your chance to get a reading/reference copy and the ad, which with the Heritage copy (submitted to CGC) would be a great grouping for a very rare SA anti-Communist comic book.  

Edited May 13, 2023 by sfcityduck

[sfcityduck]

SOLD!

A bit of GGA coming up.  First, a no. 1 pulp.

Planet Stories # 1 (UK Pemberton 1948) - $75. Offers will be entertained.  SOLD!

I like this pulp because it is about the same size as a GSX 1 and basically the same structure.  I don't see any on the census, but I thik this should be able to be pressed and slabbed. That makes this a more appealing pulp in the long run than a lot of others. And it is a great example of late 40s GGA (and a great leaping off point to collect this title).  You can find this title around, but I do not see No. 1s often at all.Condition?: I don't grade pulps.  I'd call this midgrade with white pages and bright color.  It would benefit from a press and clean if possible.  Main flaw is a bump and chip to the bottom of the spine. See the pics.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 13, 2023 by sfcityduck

[ernster]

On 4/13/2023 at 1:57 PM, sfcityduck said:

First book is nothing out of the ordinary.  Just a solid book to own.  Offers will be considered but first firm buyer gets the book.

Giant-Size X-Men 1 CGC 6.0 off-white to white - $2,200 or best offer:

[sfcityduck]

On 4/13/2023 at 9:47 PM, ernster said:

It's yours.  PM me so we can nail down details (address, etc.).

[MusterMark]

On 4/13/2023 at 7:49 PM, sfcityduck said:

For my anti-Communist comic book collecting friends!  This is a package deal.  Offers entertained.

Double Talk (1962 Christian Anti-Communism Crusade) promotional sample variant comic book!  Only 6 copies on census (7.0, 5.5, 4.0, 3.5, 2.5, 2.0) and that is of all variations.  Not sure how they break down by variant. 

Christian Anti-Communism Crusade News Letter (June 1962) with ad/article for "Double Talk"!

As a package: $75

The comic is in G- condition with cream paper quality, pieces missing top front cover and spine, some brittleness, and a 1/2 inch rip through back cover and all pages. While this is the rare promo version, I view it as a placeholder, reading, or reference copy - hence the cheap price. 

The News Letter is a solid F/VF or better. It is loose leaf (no staples or other binding) with white pages.  Frankly, this is the more intriguing part of the package.  This is a great set to get if you already have a CGC'd copy of the comic or to be a reading copy once you find a better copy to CGC.  (HINT: Heritage is auctioning off a nice copy on 4/18 that to my eyes could become the second highest. It will go well well above Heritage's estimated value.). This is your chance to get a reading/reference copy and the ad, which with the Heritage copy (submitted to CGC) would be a great grouping for a very rare SA anti-Communist comic book.  

Take It

[sfcityduck]

On 4/13/2023 at 11:01 PM, MusterMark said:

Take It

Sold!  I will pm you on the details.

[SpideyFein]

On 4/13/2023 at 11:51 PM, sfcityduck said:

A bit of GGA coming up.  First, a no. 1 pulp.

Planet Stories # 1 (UK Pemberton 1948) - $75. Offers will be entertained.

I like this pulp because it is about the same size as a GSX 1 and basically the same structure.  I don't see any on the census, but I thik this should be able to be pressed and slabbed. That makes this a more appealing pulp in the long run than a lot of others. And it is a great example of late 40s GGA (and a great leaping off point to collect this title).  You can find this title around, but I do not see No. 1s often at all.Condition?: I don't grade pulps.  I'd call this midgrade with white pages and bright color.  It would benefit from a press and clean if possible.  Main flaw is a bump and chip to the bottom of the spine. See the pics.

 

 

 

 

I’ll take it 

[sfcityduck]

On 4/14/2023 at 8:13 AM, SpideyFein said:

I’ll take it 

Sold!  I will pm you to get details. 
 

You guys get up too early!  I am on west coast time so will take a bit before I get back to you.

[vaillant]

Sweet items!
Congratulations to the buyers.

[sfcityduck]

On 4/14/2023 at 2:32 PM, vaillant said:

Sweet items!
Congratulations to the buyers.

The Caniff is still available, more to come.

[sfcityduck]

Two Faces of Communism nn - SLICK COVER SOLICITATION COPY VARIANT  (Christian Anti-Communist Crusade (1961)) - CGC 6.5 ow/w.

Here's the first secret: The CGC census shows 14 copies.  BUT there are FOUR VERSIONS of this comic!  There are two newsprint cover versions with version A having an ad soliciting customers to order customized copies on the last page and version B having the customer's customization or a blank space on the last page.  There are also two slick cover versions with version C. having an ad soliciting customers to order customization on the back cover and version D. having a blank back cover (or a customized back cover which I just haven't seen yet).  The solicitation versions would have preceded the versions that have blank covers or customization.

And here's second secret:  The slick cover solicitation versions are the rarest examples of this comic!

This CGC 6.5 is the highest graded copy of the slick cover that I've seen (and believe me I look).  Subject to correction, I believe this is the highest graded slick cover copy.

It presents beautifully $700.00:

 

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

On 4/13/2023 at 5:13 PM, sfcityduck said:

STILL AVAILABLE!

For the advanced Milt Caniff collector (Dickie Dare/Terry & The Pirates/Male Call/Steve Canyon fame):

The Makio of 1928 - $125.  This book is packed with pre-professional illustrations by the master and they are beautiful! 

This copy includes the rare Caniff illustrated tipped in bookplate.

Very scarce in this condition- solid covers - generally ow/w pages but some with a bit of foxing on some pages. 

Some wear but overall a very nice book. The paper varies from matte to slick throughout the book. 

Very interesting piece because it shows that Dickie Dare was a crude example of his art.

When he wasn't rushed his art was not far off the heights he achieved with Noel Sickles even this early.

This is a sampling:

I'll take this please

[DavidTheDavid]

On 4/13/2023 at 3:53 PM, sfcityduck said:

UPDATES COMING:  Sorry, got hit by the press of business and never finished my Spring cleaning.  I'm back!

Rules:

First “I’ll Take it” in the thread wins the book.  Offers entertained, but first firm take gets books.  SEND OFFERS BY PM.

No prob or HOS

PAYMENT: Zelle, Personal Check, or Money Order strongly preferred.  Checks and Money Orders have to clear and be verified by bank before shipping. I will consider other payment methods but reserve right to refuse usage.

SHIPPING:  Will ship UPS. Shipping will be $15 plus the amount you want to insure it for. USA only.  Will consider other shipping options at actual cost.

No returns on graded books unless damaged during shipping.

This will be a bit of a slow roll out so check back.

 

I love your offerings here: some really compelling pieces of pop culture comic history.

Edited May 14, 2023 by DavidTheDavid

[buttock]

On 5/13/2023 at 11:24 AM, sfcityduck said:

Two Faces of Communism nn - SLICK COVER SOLICITATION COPY VARIANT  (Christian Anti-Communist Crusade (1961)) - CGC 6.5 ow/w.

Here's the first secret: The CGC census shows 14 copies.  BUT there are FOUR VERSIONS of this comic!  There are two newsprint cover versions with version A having an ad soliciting customers to order customized copies on the last page and version B having the customer's customization or a blank space on the last page.  There are also two slick cover versions with version C. having an ad soliciting customers to order customization on the back cover and version D. having a blank back cover (or a customized back cover which I just haven't seen yet).  The solicitation versions would have preceded the versions that have blank covers or customization.

And here's second secret:  The slick cover solicitation versions are the rarest examples of this comic!

This CGC 6.5 is the highest graded copy of the slick cover that I've seen (and believe me I look).  Subject to correction, I believe this is the highest graded slick cover copy.

It presents beautifully $700.00:

 

I'll take this one.  Thanks.

[sfcityduck]

On 5/13/2023 at 11:47 AM, GreatCaesarsGhost said:

I'll take this please

Its yours!  Sorry for delay, but was away getting lunch with my kid freshly back from abroad.  I will PM you regarding shipment details.

[sfcityduck]

On 5/13/2023 at 1:29 PM, buttock said:

I'll take this one.  Thanks.

Apologies to you as well!  I will pm you shortly.