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I purchased a couple dozen books from Bob through his catalogs in the late 80s/early 90s. Talked to him on the phone a couple of times and he was very friendly and glad to talk comics.
One of the great early comic book dealers that stayed with it while many moved on to other pursuits in life. Thanks for the memories, Bob.
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On 3/20/2024 at 11:18 PM, N e r V said:
My concern with staple issues is if it’s a manufactured flaw or if it’s actually pulling from the cover now. Can’t remember seeing this on 9.4 ranges before.
I see this commonly on books that have been pressed multiple times. It puts wear on the staples if the person doing the work doesn't know how to address it. I think there are only a handful of people doing pressing that can execute without putting this wear on the staples.
I wouldn't grade it 9.4 with that wear, personally. 9.0 at best.
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On 3/28/2024 at 9:06 PM, Surfing Alien said:
I know that it will never have Pedigree status but this is Frank Brunner's copy of Brundage's 1st WT cover. I have several others of his pulps. Mostly upper mid-grade like this, but priceless. His Bran Mak Morn portfolio should have been Weird Tales illos
That's a very cool provenance!
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On 3/26/2024 at 8:06 PM, Darwination said:1952 (pulpcovers has this ID'd as George Gross, is that right? I see it but don't see it)
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More bio at Booktryst (blog of Stephen Gertz who wrote Dope Menace which I'm guessing is an important book in the pb scene):
http://www.booktryst.com/2009/11/will-real-nr-de-mexico-please-stand-up.html
Anyways - back to listing
I agree, it doesn't look like George Gross to me. I have quite a bit of his covers and, while there are elements that are reminiscent of his work (as you alluded), the brush work and shading looks wrong to me. Then again, I could be wrong. Even with my original art for Wanton by Night, which is attributed to Gross (but not signed), I'm not 100% convinced is his work. (Posted before but I don't mind an excuse to post it again).
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On 3/26/2024 at 5:19 PM, Black Cactus said:
A very good mail day today!
Woah! That's an impressive haul!
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On 3/25/2024 at 10:46 AM, Rip said:
Was really happy to find a copy of this Zona 84 #57 with a Boris Vallejo cover.
I haven't seen too many copies.
Also it has an amazing interior front cover fold out!!
That's an awesome book!
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For anyone interested in a fun site to review covers and a knowledgable discussion on books in general, this site has been a fun follow for a long time. Warning: large amounts of time can be spent on this site since they've been maintaining this blog for 15 years.
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On 3/23/2024 at 10:55 PM, Pat Calhoun said:
even Pat has an Allison collection
Love it!
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On 3/23/2024 at 6:03 PM, jimjum12 said:
Nautipuss is an A+ classic paperback cover. Nice copy, James!
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On 3/22/2024 at 6:52 PM, Darwination said:
I surely doubt Jimbo minds extra eyes on his sales thread (I know there are some good books left).
There are a lot of good books left in this thread. James has very good taste.
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On 3/20/2024 at 2:01 AM, Darwination said:
I did come across a fairly common oddity, though, a couple of books in the Superior Reprint line that have dustjackets. PAPERBACKS WITH DUSTJACKETS. Huh?
Are there other examples of publishers doing this?
That copy of The Mighty Blockhead was the first vintage paperback I ever purchased around 35 years ago. I was so excited about purchasing this book from the 40s (even in 1989!). Ten years later, I discovered that it originally had a dust jacket which my copy was missing. Always meant to grab a copy with the jacket but still haven't gotten around to it. Fun to see it again.
FYI, Frank Gruber is always an easy read and that's a fun little story inside.
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On 3/17/2024 at 5:17 PM, Ryan. said:
Any of the vintage paperback sellers here have a Croydon edition of Vicious Circle by Manning Long available? If so, PM me.
Still looking for one of those myself, Ryan. That's gotta be the toughest of those early L.B. Cole Croydons. Still kicking myself for not going strong the last time I saw a copy come up.
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Okay, I'm going to end the 20% off. Thanks to everyone for the additional purchases. As always, you guys are great to work with.
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On 3/18/2024 at 3:45 PM, crassus said:
this too, I can say that she must have worked real hard at it to win that title...
They're yours, sir!
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On 3/18/2024 at 2:12 PM, Jack Linguini said: I can't say no to this.
Thanks, Jack!
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Nice grabs, SA!
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per PM. Thanks, James!
Record Magazine Prices - Throw out your Overstreet Guide!
in Comic Magazines
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I really do know how to spellz.
Just came across this. 130 point says accepted offer was $1600. If it actually grades above 9.4, that may have been a good deal.