G.A.tor Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 simply outstanding...now show us some early Tecs thanks rick I could, but maybe I should show some Centaur or Fox first. Detectives are posted so frequently already. ok, I would go for some Centaurs, too! AMF please rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 On the back cover of quite a few is the red inked, rubber stamped mark of the store where they were purchased. Campbell Bros 8th & C Sts. NE Cigars & Tobacco Stationery & Newspapers A larger percentage have a penciled "D" on the top left side of the front cover. There is also a large percent that don't have either mark, I just know them. A further note about Campbell Bros. and the original owner's home. One day, approximately 20 years after purchasing the collection, it suddenly occurred to me that my father-in law had recently moved a few blocks from that location. Next time we were in town to visit, my wife and I made a point to drive by the spot where Campbell Bros had been in business. Not surprisingly the store was long since gone, but decals advertising various 1930s/40s items were still on the windows. I took photographs of the storefront and then we walked around the corner to where the original owner of the comics had lived. (His name and address were on several of the books.) I was taking photos of the house when a woman came outside and asked what I was doing. I explained my interest and she graciously invited us inside. The house was now a Doctor's office. The woman (who worked for the Doctor) showed us around the entire home, from the basement to the 2nd floor where the bedrooms had remained basically untouched. There were a few boxes on the floor but the rooms were otherwise empty. She knew the original homeowners and told me about the family. From her description I made my own conclusion about which room had most likely been the boy's room. I spent extra time walking around the room and looking outside the window down the street towards the old location of the stationery (where I assume most of the comics had been purchased) and just generally trying to imagine that time in history. It was a great afternoon. What a GREAT story, BangZoom. Amazing. And what an incredible set of books, so far... Welcome to the boards... that story just reinforced why I love comics. I, too, imagine what it would be like back then, but not in such a connected way to the original owner as you have. I actually like books with the original owner's name on it, signed in shakey penmanship, as it gives the book some personality. Are any books signed on the cover? I know you mentioned the store stamp. I remember the original owner has his initials, WTG, on some covers. I don't recall him actually having his name written on them. I'd have to double-check that. However, he did fill out a couple of coupon forms (never clipped) with his complete name and address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicdey Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 What phenomenal books...congrats and thanks for sharing the images..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 simply outstanding...now show us some early Tecs thanks rick I could, but maybe I should show some Centaur or Fox first. Detectives are posted so frequently already. At least all the posts aren't about Action 1. We went through that phase for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selegue Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 simply outstanding...now show us some early Tecs thanks rick I could, but maybe I should show some Centaur or Fox first. Detectives are posted so frequently already. That's the spirit! Show us some books that we rarely or never see! Great collection and scans. Thanks. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingDonut Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 8th and C NE in DC? I may have to drive down there - although that neighborhood is REALLY *spoon* now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 simply outstanding...now show us some early Tecs thanks rick I could, but maybe I should show some Centaur or Fox first. Detectives are posted so frequently already. CENTAURS PLEASE THANK YOU THEN CENTAURS IT SHALL BE!! I may have to use the digital camera for them because the scanner is acting funny. My wife said we may need to reinstall the driver (or words to that effect). I try to look serious and nod my head knowingly, but inside I'm going: "Duh WHAT?? bLiBBer, bLabbER, Zoink!?!? (I'll just watch some TV. Where is my remote??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 simply outstanding...now show us some early Tecs thanks rick I could, but maybe I should show some Centaur or Fox first. Detectives are posted so frequently already. CENTAURS PLEASE THANK YOU THEN CENTAURS IT SHALL BE!! I may have to use the digital camera for them because the scanner is acting funny. My wife said we may need to reinstall the driver (or words to that effect). I try to look serious and nod my head knowingly, but inside I'm going: "Duh WHAT?? bLiBBer, bLabbER, Zoink!?!? (I'll just watch some TV. Where is my remote??) At least you weren't at the wheel of the car when she said that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.schomburg Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Jeez, Bangboom...You got half the boards or more scuttling around like crack whores looking for our next fix. Come on baby make us right, give us the good stuff, we need it paleeeease! Just a little taste of the early Tec's, maybe a Timely or two, I just need a little, I got ta get right man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 crack whores ................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.schomburg Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 crack whores ................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratrooper Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Here are scans of a few more All-American Comics. Beginning with number 21, I noticed a vertical line appearing left of center in all the scanned covers. The line isn't actually on the comics so I assume the scanner needs a repair of some sort? Hmmmm.....nice book.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hi gang, I've scanned a bunch more comics and will begin posting some tonight. We upgraded the software for the scanner and that seems to have taken care of the problem with vertical lines appearing in our images (at least I hope so). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedoorjohnny Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hi gang, I've scanned a bunch more comics and will begin posting some tonight. We upgraded the software for the scanner and that seems to have taken care of the problem with vertical lines appearing in our images (at least I hope so). Sweet Jesus!!! I think I just saw a ghost!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hi gang, I've scanned a bunch more comics and will begin posting some tonight. We upgraded the software for the scanner and that seems to have taken care of the problem with vertical lines appearing in our images (at least I hope so). a good one, no doubt...I "bought" one about 3 months ago, but have been waiting for the seller to have cgc'd to confirm not trimmed...he emailed me this week that it should be about a week, till he gets it back, so i am close rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hi gang, I've scanned a bunch more comics and will begin posting some tonight. We upgraded the software for the scanner and that seems to have taken care of the problem with vertical lines appearing in our images (at least I hope so). Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action1kid Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Yep. Nice book ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hi gang, I've scanned a bunch more comics and will begin posting some tonight. We upgraded the software for the scanner and that seems to have taken care of the problem with vertical lines appearing in our images (at least I hope so). BZ; You should seriously consider having this collection designated as a pedigree eventually. It appears that this entire collection is from the right time period that it would have a large percentage of the GA keys there. That plus the runs and the apparent HG condition of the books would certainly make it more qualified than some of the more recent pedigress that CGC has designated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Here's a few of the Keen Detective Funnies. Generally speaking, they're not in as nice condition as some of the other runs - but there really isn't too much to complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Keen-Detective Funnies V2 #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
