Batman 21 San Francisco copy

[metropoliscomics]

Purchased a nice collection recently from a collector that had a number of pedigree books. The collection had 2 San Francisco copies. One was an All Flash 12 which had the G on the front but no Reilly stamp on the back. The other book was a Batman 21 which had a label on the mylar that indicated that it was the San Fran copy. However the book did not have the G on the front nor the Reilly stamp on the back.

 

Has anyone ever come a across a San Fran Bat 21? There was one in the collection. I had the #19 a number of years ago that had the stamp on the back (if memory serves).

 

S

 

[Timely]

I can check my list, I know there was a short run of Batmans in that number range.

The Reilly stamp is only on pre mid-1943 books.

 

Also the SF copy of All-Flash #10 is the Photo Journal copy. You can see the "g" code and date on Flash's cheek. It also has 2 Reilly stamps on the back cover.

 

West

[Shield]

What a ridiculously beautiful book!

 

Would you grade that a 9.8?

[G.A.tor]

nicest batman 21 I have ever seen!

rick

[metropoliscomics]

I can check my list, I know there was a short run of Batmans in that number range.

The Reilly stamp is only on pre mid-1943 books.

 

Also the SF copy of All-Flash #10 is the Photo Journal copy. You can see the "g" code and date on Flash's cheek. It also has 2 Reilly stamps on the back cover.

 

West

 

I saw a list that stated that there was a Batman 1-25. Don't know if that is accurate.

 

S

[FFB]

What a ridiculously beautiful book!

 

Would you grade that a 9.4?

 

Fixed that for you.

[Timely]

I can check my list, I know there was a short run of Batmans in that number range.

The Reilly stamp is only on pre mid-1943 books.

 

Also the SF copy of All-Flash #10 is the Photo Journal copy. You can see the "g" code and date on Flash's cheek. It also has 2 Reilly stamps on the back cover.

 

West

 

I saw a list that stated that there was a Batman 1-25. Don't know if that is accurate.

 

S

 

No, not that list. That list is suspect.

 

West

[metropoliscomics]

I can check my list, I know there was a short run of Batmans in that number range.

The Reilly stamp is only on pre mid-1943 books.

 

Also the SF copy of All-Flash #10 is the Photo Journal copy. You can see the "g" code and date on Flash's cheek. It also has 2 Reilly stamps on the back cover.

 

West

 

I saw a list that stated that there was a Batman 1-25. Don't know if that is accurate.

 

S

 

No, not that list. That list is suspect.

 

West

 

 

 

West,

 

Have you seen SF Bats in the #20's? Had the #19 and currently have the SF #8 & #15. If the #19 exists, it is likely that the #21 exists.

 

S

 

[nearmint]

and currently have the SF #8

 

I bet that's pretty.

[markseifert]

Wow. I hope my spine is in that good of a shape after 60+ years.

[Timely]

I can check my list, I know there was a short run of Batmans in that number range.

The Reilly stamp is only on pre mid-1943 books.

 

Also the SF copy of All-Flash #10 is the Photo Journal copy. You can see the "g" code and date on Flash's cheek. It also has 2 Reilly stamps on the back cover.

 

West

 

I saw a list that stated that there was a Batman 1-25. Don't know if that is accurate.

 

S

 

No, not that list. That list is suspect.

 

West

 

 

 

West,

 

Have you seen SF Bats in the #20's? Had the #19 and currently have the SF #8 & #15. If the #19 exists, it is likely that the #21 exists.

 

S

 

A friend of mine has many in the teens. I saw the #19 a while back. I have never seen a SF in the 20's in person but when I get home I will check my list.

 

West

[Silver Surfer]

Blinding white pages on this SF copy like many of the other books in that collection.

[Timely]

I can check my list, I know there was a short run of Batmans in that number range.

The Reilly stamp is only on pre mid-1943 books.

 

Also the SF copy of All-Flash #10 is the Photo Journal copy. You can see the "g" code and date on Flash's cheek. It also has 2 Reilly stamps on the back cover.

 

West

 

I saw a list that stated that there was a Batman 1-25. Don't know if that is accurate.

 

S

 

No, not that list. That list is suspect.

 

West

 

 

 

West,

 

Have you seen SF Bats in the #20's? Had the #19 and currently have the SF #8 & #15. If the #19 exists, it is likely that the #21 exists.

 

S

 

Steve,

Here's what I had on my SF list.

 

Batman 13

Batman 14

Batman 15 CGC 9.0

Batman 16

Batman 17

Batman 19

Batman 22 CGC 9.6

Batman 27 CGC 9.4

 

If anyone else has any San Fransiscos they would like to add to my list please let me know. It can be any title or publisher. Thanks!

 

West

[Arty]

Could you post scans of All Flash 12 and Batman #8.

[Bronty]

What a ridiculously beautiful book!

 

Would you grade that a 9.4?

 

Fixed that for you.

 

Based on the front cover I don't see why it couldn't be a 9.6 (maybe, maybe not). It's a huge scan don't forget - those small flaws will be exaggerated.

[mr.schomburg]

What a ridiculously beautiful book!

 

Would you grade that a 9.4?

 

Fixed that for you.

 

Based on the front cover I don't see why it couldn't be a 9.6 (maybe, maybe not). It's a huge scan don't forget - those small flaws will be exaggerated.

 

Who really cares if it is a San Fran book, its amazing, just awsome, what color and condition. I call it a 9.2, although I am pretty strict. My guess it would look better than most 9.4 graded, but the spine crease with out color break mid way down the spine would take any non GA book out of the 9.4 range, in fact if modern it would be a 9.0. I feel GA should and does get a bump, so even though I see it as a 9.2, a case could be made for 9.4 or 9.6. JMHO!

[MrBedrock]

What a ridiculously beautiful book!

 

Would you grade that a 9.4?

 

Fixed that for you.

 

Based on the front cover I don't see why it couldn't be a 9.6 (maybe, maybe not). It's a huge scan don't forget - those small flaws will be exaggerated.

 

Who really cares if it is a San Fran book, its amazing, just awsome, what color and condition. I call it a 9.2, although I am pretty strict. My guess it would look better than most 9.4 graded, but the spine crease with out color break mid way down the spine would take any non GA book out of the 9.4 range, in fact if modern it would be a 9.0. I feel GA should and does get a bump, so even though I see it as a 9.2, a case could be made for 9.4 or 9.6. JMHO!

 

You know, this is a beautiful copy. Great condition, etc. One problem though......

What a Terrible Cover! They are hopping around on horses, smiling! Terrible.

The first twenty covers are all pretty cool and then you get to this. Youch!

It is where my Batman run stops.

Okay, I'm done.....back to the debate.

[metropoliscomics]

What a ridiculously beautiful book!

 

Would you grade that a 9.4?

 

Fixed that for you.

 

Based on the front cover I don't see why it couldn't be a 9.6 (maybe, maybe not). It's a huge scan don't forget - those small flaws will be exaggerated.

 

Who really cares if it is a San Fran book, its amazing, just awsome, what color and condition. I call it a 9.2, although I am pretty strict. My guess it would look better than most 9.4 graded, but the spine crease with out color break mid way down the spine would take any non GA book out of the 9.4 range, in fact if modern it would be a 9.0. I feel GA should and does get a bump, so even though I see it as a 9.2, a case could be made for 9.4 or 9.6. JMHO!

 

You know, this is a beautiful copy. Great condition, etc. One problem though......

What a Terrible Cover! They are hopping around on horses, smiling! Terrible.

The first twenty covers are all pretty cool and then you get to this. Youch!

It is where my Batman run stops.

Okay, I'm done.....back to the debate.

 

What are you talking about? This is THE classic Batman/horse batle cover.

 

S

[batman_fan]

What a ridiculously beautiful book!

 

Would you grade that a 9.4?

 

Fixed that for you.

 

Based on the front cover I don't see why it couldn't be a 9.6 (maybe, maybe not). It's a huge scan don't forget - those small flaws will be exaggerated.

 

Who really cares if it is a San Fran book, its amazing, just awsome, what color and condition. I call it a 9.2, although I am pretty strict. My guess it would look better than most 9.4 graded, but the spine crease with out color break mid way down the spine would take any non GA book out of the 9.4 range, in fact if modern it would be a 9.0. I feel GA should and does get a bump, so even though I see it as a 9.2, a case could be made for 9.4 or 9.6. JMHO!

 

You know, this is a beautiful copy. Great condition, etc. One problem though......

What a Terrible Cover! They are hopping around on horses, smiling! Terrible.

The first twenty covers are all pretty cool and then you get to this. Youch!

It is where my Batman run stops.

Okay, I'm done.....back to the debate.

 

Please Rich, while this cover is quite lame, there are other covers far worse (Batman 22, Dancing Alfred cover, only thing missing is Robin stuffing a dollar in his pants ).

[adamstrange]

What a ridiculously beautiful book!

 

Would you grade that a 9.4?

 

Fixed that for you.

 

Based on the front cover I don't see why it couldn't be a 9.6 (maybe, maybe not). It's a huge scan don't forget - those small flaws will be exaggerated.

 

Who really cares if it is a San Fran book, its amazing, just awsome, what color and condition. I call it a 9.2, although I am pretty strict. My guess it would look better than most 9.4 graded, but the spine crease with out color break mid way down the spine would take any non GA book out of the 9.4 range, in fact if modern it would be a 9.0. I feel GA should and does get a bump, so even though I see it as a 9.2, a case could be made for 9.4 or 9.6. JMHO!

 

You know, this is a beautiful copy. Great condition, etc. One problem though......

What a Terrible Cover! They are hopping around on horses, smiling! Terrible.

The first twenty covers are all pretty cool and then you get to this. Youch!

It is where my Batman run stops.

Okay, I'm done.....back to the debate.

 

What are you talking about? This is THE classic Batman/horse batle cover.

 

S

 

Doesn't Overstreet have this noted as "classic equestrian cover"?.