adamstrange Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 That's the most beautiful group shot you've posted yet, BZ! Most of the copies look brand new -- if it was anyone else posting I'd swear they were reprints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I don't collect books or ERB at all and even I'm really impressed by that shot What are some of those books worth, as a ballpark? congrats BZ beautiful stuff as always. Let's see some OA pls :wishluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightson fan Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 That's the most beautiful group shot you've posted yet, BZ! Most of the copies look brand new -- if it was anyone else posting I'd swear they were reprints. I have to agree. I have loved all of the beautiful GA scans, but I think this is the pic that has impressed me the most. I am speechless. Simply wonderful. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socratic Wonder Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 BZ, since you're rolling out the Tecs now, is there any chance you might post some pre-Batman issues (1-26)? Absolutely Thanks. I'm looking forward to it! ...Me too!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicdey Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'm just amazed that almost everything is pristine... When I go through my books, it really puts what you have put together into perspective.. phenomenal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACollectibles Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 This is only going to appeal to the Burroughs fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 That is an unbelievable group shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 This is only going to appeal to the Burroughs fans. Kids (and grownups) alike should put down their video games and read some of these classics! Beautiful grouping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Beerbohm Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 yo BZ how many of these ERB books are AC McLurg copies? can you take a pic of just the McLurg editions? just wondering luv the J Allen St John art work Robert Beerbohm eBay store: BLBcomics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 This is only going to appeal to the Burroughs fans. Holy-freaking-mackeral! Now we're talkin'. I got most of 'em, but not in that shape. WOW! Thanks,BZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 BTW, I didn't see a Tarzan and the Golden Lion in there. That is the one I'm missing. Is it hidden in a pile? If you could put it front and center I will trade you a post of my favorite Tarzan piece. I think you will like it. (And it ain't a funnybook!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan_Geek Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 This is only going to appeal to the Burroughs fans. BZ, I think I love you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 BTW, I didn't see a Tarzan and the Golden Lion in there. That is the one I'm missing. Is it hidden in a pile? If you could put it front and center I will trade you a post of my favorite Tarzan piece. I think you will like it. (And it ain't a funnybook!) Richard, I have a copy of the book, but it's without the dust jacket. The best I can do is offer up a picture of the BLB or the serialized version which ran in Argosy All-Story 12/9/22 to 1/20/23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 BTW, I didn't see a Tarzan and the Golden Lion in there. That is the one I'm missing. Is it hidden in a pile? If you could put it front and center I will trade you a post of my favorite Tarzan piece. I think you will like it. (And it ain't a funnybook!) Richard, I have a copy of the book, but it's without the dust jacket. The best I can do is offer up a picture of the BLB or the serialized version which ran in Argosy All-Story 12/9/22 to 1/20/23. BZ, please ignore the goofy looking guy at left but keep in mind I, er, he is 6 ft. 5 in. This is a HUGE Jeff Jones Tarzan painting done as a commission after he did a calendar of Tarzan images in the late '90s. I got it indirectly through Heritage a few years back. Before getting it I thought comics were the be all and end all. But now I get to wake up every day and stare at this! So there you go....some All-Story please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 very cool! For my own collector curiosity since I know nothing about burroughs, I did a little research and yowza it looks like BZ's books might be more valuable than a lot of the comics! I guess that's only appropriate, really, they are older and rarer, but not being a collector of them it came as a bit of a shock! Seems like a lot of them would be five figures in that kind of shape with dust jacket - yowch! BZ excuse the mercenary interest in the filthy lucre but to me it is very interesting to know where this market, or any collectibles market, is at. congrats on another impressive collection. Tarzan of the Apes BURROUGHS, Edgar Rice Bookseller: Heritage Book Shop, Inc., ABAA (Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.) Price: US$ 55000.00 [Convert Currency] Quantity: 1 Shipping within U.S.A.: US$ 6.50 [Rates & Speeds] Book Description: Chicago A.C. McClurg & Co. 1914, 1914. First Edition of the First Tarzan Book, in the Exceptionally Rare Dust Jacket BURROUGHS, Edgar Rice. Tarzan of the Apes. Chicago: A.C. McClurg & Co., 1914. First edition, first state, without the publisher’s gold acorn device on the spine. Small octavo. [8], 400, [1], [3, blank] pp. Illustrated title-page by Fred J. Arting. Original dark red cloth with front cover ruled in blind and lettered in gilt and spine ruled and lettered in gilt. Minimal wear to extremities. Gilt lettering on spine a little oxidized, but far less than usual. Gilt lettering on front cover bright. Some very occasional minor marginal soiling. A few leaves with tiny marginal tears (less than 1/4 inch). Overall, an excellent copy. In the original exceptionally rare color pictorial dust jacket by Fred J. Arting (jacket with expert restoration to extremities and flap folds, just touching a couple of letters on front panel). Housed in a maroon cloth clamshell case. "Tarzan of the Apes is the third story Burroughs wrote, but is the first hardback book Burroughs published. This is the first appearance of the Lord of the Jungle in hardback" (Zeuschner). Heins T1. Zeuschner 696. HBS 51717. Bookseller Inventory # 51717 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 BTW, I didn't see a Tarzan and the Golden Lion in there. That is the one I'm missing. Is it hidden in a pile? If you could put it front and center I will trade you a post of my favorite Tarzan piece. I think you will like it. (And it ain't a funnybook!) Richard, I have a copy of the book, but it's without the dust jacket. The best I can do is offer up a picture of the BLB or the serialized version which ran in Argosy All-Story 12/9/22 to 1/20/23. BZ, please ignore the goofy looking guy at left but keep in mind I, er, he is 6 ft. 5 in. This is a HUGE Jeff Jones Tarzan painting done as a commission after he did a calendar of Tarzan images in the late '90s. I got it indirectly through Heritage a few years back. Before getting it I thought comics were the be all and end all. But now I get to wake up every day and stare at this! So there you go....some All-Story please! YOW! That is amazing, Were you the one who commisioned JJ for that painting and did you specify the size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 BTW, I didn't see a Tarzan and the Golden Lion in there. That is the one I'm missing. Is it hidden in a pile? If you could put it front and center I will trade you a post of my favorite Tarzan piece. I think you will like it. (And it ain't a funnybook!) Richard, I have a copy of the book, but it's without the dust jacket. The best I can do is offer up a picture of the BLB or the serialized version which ran in Argosy All-Story 12/9/22 to 1/20/23. BZ, please ignore the goofy looking guy at left but keep in mind I, er, he is 6 ft. 5 in. This is a HUGE Jeff Jones Tarzan painting done as a commission after he did a calendar of Tarzan images in the late '90s. I got it indirectly through Heritage a few years back. Before getting it I thought comics were the be all and end all. But now I get to wake up every day and stare at this! So there you go....some All-Story please! YOW! That is amazing, Were you the one who commisioned JJ for that painting and did you specify the size? No, apparently the person who commissioned it went through a divorce (can you imagine?) and had to sell it. My plan is to get a new place and build a library around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 WOW! THAT PAINTING WOULD BE PERFECT FOR MY JUNGLE ROOM. Oh wait, I don't have a jungle room. Richard, the painting is fantastic. Congratulations on having such a phenomenal piece of artwork. I never would have imagined that Jones would consider working that large. Impressive is an understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thanks BZ. Thought you might like it. Actually Jones' two most known pieces, "Age of Innocence" and "Blind Narcissus" are each as tall but not as wide. The guy who owns "Age of Innocence" lives here in Houston and I must say it is the most impressive piece of comic or fantasy related original art I have ever seen in my life. Stunning, and could comfortably hang in any museum and not look out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thanks BZ. Thought you might like it. Actually Jones' two most known pieces, "Age of Innocence" and "Blind Narcissus" are each as tall but not as wide. The guy who owns "Age of Innocence" lives here in Houston and I must say it is the most impressive piece of comic or fantasy related original art I have ever seen in my life. Stunning, and could comfortably hang in any museum and not look out of place. I love large pieces like that. I have a number of 3 and 6-sheet movie posters but don't have any place to hang them. The only large poster I have up is a Superman 3-sheet from the 1948 serial. It hangs right behind my computer desk so I'm always looking at it. The room doubles as our spare bedroom so it gets some interesting comments sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
