FS: 1930s Mickey Mouse Magazines and an Assortment of 1930s Comic Pinbacks - Closed 1 1

[mlansdown]

Hi Everyone,

This is my second ever sales thread on the CGC boards. Please be gentle.

General Rules

No PL/HOS members.  The first "take it" posted in the sales thread wins. If we reach a deal via PM, you need to post "take it" in the sales thread.  If someone else takes the book in the thread before you, the earliest thread poster is the winner.

Payment

I accept PayPal, personal checks, and money orders for total sales under $1000.  I only accept personal checks or money orders for total sales above $1000.  When the thread is over, an invoice will be sent with payment instructions. Payment required within 10 calendar days of invoice or the item will be available for sale again.

Shipping

USA: You pay exact cost of USPS priority postage with signature required.  Canada: You pay exact cost of FedEx delivery. Insurance is optional but encouraged and at your cost.

Returns/Refunds

I will accept returns on raw books and pinbacks within 30 days of your receipt, as long as items are returned to me in the same condition as I shipped.  There are no returns on CGC graded books. If you need more pictures of a book or pinback, just let me know.

About Me

I've been collecting comics books since the early 1980s.  Expanded my collecting to original comic art in the 1990s.  I'm also crazy about platinum and golden age comic-related memorabilia: pinbacks, premiums, posters, advertising, toys, books, etc.  I try to channel  @Robot Man with my collecting pursuits, but my collection is not nearly as broad, deep, or cool as his junkpile.  eBay handle is lansdown.  4500+ feedback since 1998 with no negatives.  I have had successful transactions on the CGC boards with @Ricksneatstuff, @goldenacase, @ft88,  @Frisco Larson, @eyersman,  @jbpez, @westform, @Eric10, @TC33, @Obrie2tm,  @thejudge01, @Readcomix, and more.  I also run a website where I document some of my early comic pinbacks:  www.pinbacks.com

Edited August 22, 2023 by mlansdown
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[mlansdown]

First, I am offering a very nice raw copy of Mickey Mouse Magazine Vol. 3 No. 8 from May 1938.  Dust shadows on front and back covers.  Book is tight and staples are firmly attached.  Not one color-breaking fold or crease on the cover! Very minor edge wear along spine.  There is an edge bump on the top right of front cover.  1/8" tear on middle of left back cover.  Interior pages are cream to off-white and very supple.  No puzzle has been worked in the book, which is very unusual for books like this.  Cool ad for Mickey Mouse wrist watch on back cover.  Another ad for Big Little Books on the interior back cover.  Gorgeous example of an 85-year-old comic magazine!  Fine condition.  $180.00. SOLD!

Edited August 20, 2023 by mlansdown
Updated status to sold.

[mlansdown]

Next is a January 1939 copy of Mickey Mouse Magazine Vol. 4 No. 4 graded CGC 4.5 with cream to off-white pages.  Great cover of Donald Duck reacting to a black cat while he is delivering a package to 1313 13th Ave (beautiful covers like this one compelled me to start collecting this title in the first place).  Book presents great as a 4.5 - no noteworthy problems, missing pieces, severe creases or tears - just a patina of wear from actually reading the book!  $150.00. SOLD!

Edited August 19, 2023 by mlansdown
Updated status to sold.

[mlansdown]

And finally, I am selling a rare raw copy of Mickey Mouse Magazine Vol. 5 No. 9 from June 1940.  This issue is the first one in the run to transition from magazine to comic book dimensions.  The title only ran for three more issues before folding to become the famous Walt Disney's Comics and Stories title.  Tough black cover that shows a number of spine tics.  Very light subscription crease that only breaks color at the bottom of the cover and across the end of Donald's beak.  Book is tight and staples are firmly attached.  Back cover has some light soiling and a subscription stamp.  Interior is problem-free (again, no writing on the puzzles) with cream to off-white page quality. This is a solid copy of a tough book with only 5 examples on the CGC census.  If you want to pay Overstreet guide price for this rarity, kindly find another seller!  Very Good (+) condition.  My price is $350.00.
 

[mlansdown]

Just for fun, I thought I would also offer some vintage comic pinbacks from the same era as the Mickey Mouse magazines.  If you are interested in this type of material, please check out my pinbacks website (www.pinbacks.com) where I document nearly a thousand vintage comic pinbacks from my personal collection.
 

[mlansdown]

Mickey Mouse Boston Sunday Advertiser - 1930s Lithograph (Painted Metal) - Higher-grade example of this uncommon pinback - Reverse has some discoloration. $100
Sears Mickey Mouse Club - 1930s Celluloid - Great cross-promotional pinback - Excellent color and centering - High grade. $100
Mickey Mouse Club - 1930s Celluloid - Classic club promotion - Hairline celluloid crack across Mickey's body - No backpaper. $25
Mickey Mouse Club - 1930s Celluloid - Classic orange graphics - Great color and centering - No backpaper. $100
Mickey Mouse - No Logo - 1930s Celluloid - Offered with subscription of Mickey Mouse Magazine - Very Fine with Backpaper. $85
Mickey Mouse Skiing - 1930s Lithograph - Light scratch across Mickey's body - Rare in this high-grade condition - Promotion for Mickey Mouse Gloves and Mittens - No backpaper. $200
Donald Duck Wanna Fight - 1930s Celluloid - Very rare long-billed Donald - Great color and centering - High grade with backpaper. $500
Mickey Mouse Globe Trotters Eat Friehofer's Perfect Loaf - 1930s Celluloid - National bakery advertising campaign - High grade example with no backpaper. $50
Mickey Mouse Globe Trotters I Eat N.B.C. Bread - 1930s Celluloid - National bakery advertising campaign - High grade example with backpaper. $75
Mickey Mouse Globe Trotters Hall's Gold Prize Bread - 1930s Celluloid - National bakery advertising campaign - High grade example with backpaper.  $75
Pinocchio Pinback - 1940s Celluloid - Toy store premium - Light stains at 3:00, otherwise nice. $15
Snow White Jingle Club - 1930s Celluloid - Club premium - High grade example with backpaper. $25
Mickey Mouse Good Teeth - 1930s Celluloid - American Dental Association Premium - Very high grade with backpaper. $125
Mickey Mouse Globe Trotters Eat More Sherlocks Bread - 1930s Celluloid - National bakery advertising campaign - Reds have faded - Has backpaper.  $25
Mickey Mouse Globe Trotters Eat Sweaney's Butter Krust - 1930s Celluloid - National bakery advertising campaign - Uncommon imprint - High grade example with backpaper.  $95
Mickey Mouse Evening Ledger Comics - 1930s Celluloid - Newspaper Promotion - Key of the set - Beautiful color and very high grade with backpaper. $350
Minnie Mouse Evening Ledger Comics - 1930s Celluloid - Newspaper Promotion - Key of the set - Beautiful color and very high grade with backpaper. $350
Felix the Cat Evening Ledger Comics - 1930s Celluloid - Newspaper Promotion - Semi-key of the set - Beautiful color and very high grade with backpaper. $200
Dan Dunn Evening Ledger Comics - 1930s Celluloid - Newspaper Promotion - Beautiful color and very high grade with backpaper. $85
Wimpy Evening Ledger Comics - 1930s Celluloid - Newspaper Promotion - Beautiful color and very high grade with backpaper. $125
The Phantom's Club Member - 1940s Celluloid - Scarce Australian Pinback - Very light stains - No backpaper as issued - Great color and centering. $150
Superman Muscle Building Club - 1954 Lithograph - Included with child's exercise set - Higher grade with a few light scratches. $100
Shield G-Man Club - 1943 Celluloid - Famous comic club premium - No backpaper as issued - Near Mint. $250
MR. Tracy and Orphan Annie - 1930s Celluloid - Genung's Department Store Premium - One of the rarest comic character buttons - Near mint with backpaper. $600
The Lone Ranger - 1950s Celluloid - Used to promote sales of U.S. savings bonds - Gorgeous color and no backpaper as issued. $35

[mlansdown]

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need to see additional photos of anything.  Thanks!

[N e r V]

On 8/19/2023 at 2:58 PM, mlansdown said:

Next is a January 1939 copy of Mickey Mouse Magazine Vol. 4 No. 4 graded CGC 4.5 with cream to off-white pages.  Great cover of Donald Duck reacting to a black cat while he is delivering a package to 1313 13th Ave (beautiful covers like this one compelled me to start collecting this title in the first place).  Book presents great as a 4.5 - no noteworthy problems, missing pieces, severe creases or tears - just a patina of wear from actually reading the book!  $150.00.

Take

[mlansdown]

On 8/19/2023 at 4:11 PM, N e r V said:

Take

Thank you!

[N e r V]

On 8/19/2023 at 3:11 PM, mlansdown said:

Thank you!

Quick purchase before the pending hurricane leftovers hit us tonight in San Diego…

[mlansdown]

On 8/19/2023 at 4:18 PM, N e r V said:

Quick purchase before the pending hurricane leftovers hit us tonight in San Diego…

 

Stay safe...

[50YrsCollctngCmcs]

On 8/20/2023 at 6:56 AM, mlansdown said:

First, I am offering a very nice raw copy of Mickey Mouse Magazine Vol. 3 No. 8 from May 1938.  Dust shadows on front and back covers.  Book is tight and staples are firmly attached.  Not one color-breaking fold or crease on the cover! Very minor edge wear along spine.  There is an edge bump on the top right of front cover.  1/8" tear on middle of left back cover.  Interior pages are cream to off-white and very supple.  No puzzle has been worked in the book, which is very unusual for books like this.  Cool ad for Mickey Mouse wrist watch on back cover.  Another ad for Big Little Books on the interior back cover.  Gorgeous example of an 85-year-old comic magazine!  Fine condition.  $180.00.

I'll take it!

[50YrsCollctngCmcs]

Wish my old friend Yellow Kid was still with us to comment on this auction!

[mlansdown]

On 8/19/2023 at 8:33 PM, 50YrsCollctngCmcs said:

Wish my old friend Yellow Kid was still with us to comment on this auction!

I miss Rich and I think of him often.

[mlansdown]

On 8/19/2023 at 8:22 PM, 50YrsCollctngCmcs said:

I'll take it!

Thank you!

[Robot Man]

Nice stuff Mark, great to see it here. 

[50YrsCollctngCmcs]

On 8/20/2023 at 11:37 AM, mlansdown said:

I miss Rich and I think of him often.

Rich and I often e-mailed about how there were always collecting opportunities out there. The book above is a great example of an off the radar gem. It isn't one of the great MMM covers but the interior ad for the BLB's and the back cover ad for the kid's wrist watch sold me. And how often does a nice copy of a Disney book from 1938 show up on here?

[mlansdown]

On 8/19/2023 at 8:52 PM, 50YrsCollctngCmcs said:

Rich and I often e-mailed about how there were always collecting opportunities out there. The book above is a great example of an off the radar gem. It isn't one of the great MMM covers but the interior ad for the BLB's and the back cover ad for the kid's wrist watch sold me. And how often does a nice copy of a Disney book from 1938 show up on here?

Mid-grade Mickey Mouse magazines are an absolute steal in the marketplace.  Not many titles from the 1930s where you can buy a solid example for less than $200 that features such great art!

[mlansdown]

On 8/19/2023 at 8:47 PM, Robot Man said:

Nice stuff Mark, great to see it here. 

Thanks Bob.  The CGC boards are probably not the ideal venue to offer vintage comic pinbacks, but I love these little bits of celluloid and metal, and it's fun to expose other collectors to something that dovetails so nicely with old comic books.  Maybe we shouldn't spread the word so that we can keep buying them on the cheap!

[Buzzetta]

Very nice offerings.  Look forward to seeing more in the future.