shrunkenhead Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Ahh...now I remember where I heard it was a DC...it says so right on the cover! check the attachment.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Dude Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 This one just arrived today. A book I've wanted since I first heard about it(circa 1978). Now if only an affordable copy of BLOOD IS THE HARVEST would turn up. Great book. I believe that is the 1958 version. I have attached my 1950 version. With circa only 80 copies in existence, I am surprised the price is so low for this book. I guess it all comes down to demand. From my optic, your copy is museum quality material worthy of any collection. Definitely a keeper. Congratulation. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Dude Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I think AMERICA MENACED may be rarer than both of them. The attention on BLOOD & DEVIL caused a few to surface in the marketplace, but AMERICA MENACED just seems to be almost non-existent. This is one of those books that almost never come up for sale. The Overstreet price guide had America Menaced at the circa $200 level for years. I doubt if anyone will sell this issue for circa $200. I actually believe America Menaced is rarer than Blood is the Harvest, which has 13 known copies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Did one of you guys pick up that high grade AMERICA MENACED that was on Ebay in the last year? IIRC correctly I think it was listed twice failing to get a bid the first time ( I believe it was listed for around $900 ) It seemed like a fair price for a HG copy of such a rare book, but I had already spent too much money, and rarely spend more than $400 -$500 on a single book (which is why most of my GA is around VG ). I'm sure I will regret not bidding in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Dude Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Did one of you guys pick up that high grade AMERICA MENACED that was on Ebay in the last year? IIRC correctly I think it was listed twice failing to get a bid the first time ( I believe it was listed for around $900 ) It seemed like a fair price for a HG copy of such a rare book, but I had already spent too much money, and rarely spend more than $400 -$500 on a single book (which is why most of my GA is around VG ). I'm sure I will regret not bidding in the long run. I wanted that book but I procrastinated since I already own the CGC 7.0 ® copy. shrunkenhead purchased the copy you reference so that accounts for the two CGC entries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Here is the first of a couple of Speeds I picked up recently, #32 - This scan is for nearmint, who was curious about Harvey Schomburg covers. Although the cover characters are as obscure as Nedor's, Schomburg's covers for Harvey remind me more of Timelys, being generally quite busy. Harvey also made an attempt to tie the covers into the interior by having the two page text piece inside based on the cover action. Harvey seemed to use a slightly paler yellow and pinker flesh tones in coloring the covers than either Nedor or Timely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 This Speed #35 is an upgrade from an ultra-low grade copy. It arrived yesterday, a Christmas present to myself. Being the only Black Cat bondage cover by Schomburg it usually runs for a premium over guide. A few years ago it seemed all war-era and earlier Speed's were going for well over guide, and while some earlier issues are somewhat scarce, not all issues are. This was around the same time that Cheslers suddenly became hot. In both cases there are high demand books that will always fetch a premium, but today the bulk of Chesler's output can probably be picked up for around 1/2 guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiverbones Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 great books rj! love the #35 especially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNYHUMAN Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 They are busy & cool Schomburg covers ,don't see them often that's for sure !! Congrats!!! I like'em!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokersrevenge Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 This is my only GA book. I bought it from New England pre - cgc. Any guesses on the grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokersrevenge Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 ok it's not taking my scan.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearmint Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Thanks for posting the Speeds! They're both great covers, and you're right about them looking like Timelys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*paull* Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 Wow... great books, rjpb! I love the Speed #35! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbush-Man Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 This Speed #35 is an upgrade from an ultra-low grade copy. It arrived yesterday, a Christmas present to myself. Being the only Black Cat bondage cover by Schomburg it usually runs for a premium over guide. A few years ago it seemed all war-era and earlier Speed's were going for well over guide, and while some earlier issues are somewhat scarce, not all issues are. This was around the same time that Cheslers suddenly became hot. In both cases there are high demand books that will always fetch a premium, but today the bulk of Chesler's output can probably be picked up for around 1/2 guide. That's a keeper, for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilleycs Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 I agree - nice book! Merry Christmas to yourself, indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 I never saw these SPEED covers before. Superb stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpfef Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 My typical low grade stuff, but I love the cover and the price was right (the LCS has 50% back issues the week after Christmas ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 I like it 'Ravenous Jap Tidal Wave" indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNYHUMAN Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNYHUMAN Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Just purchased,over the holidays,Thanks to my Wife & Son !!! It has some tape as you can see,but it's a nice solid copy of a scarce book!! Pages are supple & creamy also. I love collecting Centaurs,Amazing Man,seems to be the easiest to find though,& they aren't that plentiful either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
