FS: Showcase #3 (1956) - Greytone Russ Heath classic!

[bigfiver69]

Hi all. Here's a very, very tough book. Showcase #3 from 1956. Book is 4.5/5.0 with supple ow/w pages. Staples are firmly attached at both cover and centrefold, and exhibit no rust. There is a 1/2" tear on the right bottom edge of the back cover. In roughly the same position on the last interior, there are two similar tears, 1/2" apart. There are two light, but noticeable, creases on the lower left back cover. On the interior pages, the bottom right corner of the pages in the last half of the book appear to have been chipped when the book was trimmed (it's definitely not 'chew' as it does not affect the same corner on the first half of the book.) It's not a big deal, but I'm just making it known - it certainly does not affect this particular grade. I don't want to make it sound like there's a lot wrong with this book... I just want you to be aware of some of the minor defects the book exhibits. That said, this is just super copy of this book. Great pages, flat and tight, and cover is showing great colour. In all, just a really nice mid-grade example from the early period of this title. And the artwork by Russ Heath is to die for - to my knowledge, this story has never been reprinted.

 

If you're a fan of Frogmen stories, Heath art, Greytone covers, or classic silver age DC, this a great book to have. 4.0 OSPG is $160, and 6.0 OSPG is $240. My price is $180 shipped anywhere in North America. The book is 100% guaranteed. Paypal is preferred.

 

Thanks for looking!

Shep

 

 

 

[bigfiver69]

Hmmmm.... overgraded? Or overpriced? Or just not a book of interest?

 

I'm looking to move this, so any suggestions are appreciated.

 

Thanks

Shep

[bigfiver69]

Taking offers via PM. Gents, this is a wonderful book.

[HouseofComics.Com]

It's a great, great book and highly recommended. We sold a copy in September. In terms of suggestions, I think ours was clearly nicer and we graded it 5.0. So maybe this copy is 4.0-4.5? Or maybe I'm all wet.

 

Anyway, a little patience and I think you'll move the book. Or go ahead and float it on ebay.

 

Marc

[bigfiver69]

Thanks for the advice on the grading - always interested in other opinions. By the way, what did your copy go for?

 

It's going to ebay this week! Wish me luck.

 

Shep

[HouseofComics.Com]

$225.

 

Good luck!

[TheGreatSatan]

My CGC graded 4.5 sold for only $118

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330051668019

[jmg3637]

It looks like a nice book. While I do collect showcases I have only have boughten the Super Heroes.

 

If you will take a trade I would be interested.

[HouseofComics.Com]

My CGC graded 4.5 sold for only $118

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330051668019

 

How much did it sell for the first time it sold? (To the guy who backed out of the deal.)

[bigfiver69]

PM sent!

 

Shep