What more can be said of this classic book? This copy is taken from the
publisher Bill Gaines' own files (4/12). Not surprisingly, it is the highest
graded copy. And at CGC 9.8 you can safely bet none higher will ever
appear. Certificate of Authenticity included.
NETWORK OF DISCLOSURE NOTE: In 2003, this copy was previously in an older CGC label and graded a 9.6. CGC regraded it in or around 2004 as a 9.8.
Grade: 9.8 (NM/MT) Grade Service: CGC ID#0705445011 Page Condition: White Check Current CGC Census
Price:
$5,000 Status:
For Sale
UNBELIEVABLE!!! What else can you say about this highest graded
copy (tied with one other believe it or not)!!!! If you want the best,
you are likely never to get another chance!
Overstreet 2006 values: NM- 9.2 = $195.
THIS BOOK IS FROM THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS COLLECTION.
Forty years ago, from late 1965 to early 1968, a young collector would purchase
multiple copies of each issue of such titles as Amazing Spider-Man,
Daredevil, Fantastic Four, Tales of Suspense and
X-Men. One copy would be read, and the others would be meticulously
placed away for safe-keeping. Ultimately approximately 1,000 books were amassed,
of which nearly 400 have been acquired by EsquireComics.com and Southern California Comics (about half of
those have been CGC certified and the remaining books were retained by the
owner's son for sale on eBay). The majority of the books fall within the 9.2 - 9.6 range, and often have pure white pages.
Although
this collection is designated a "pedigree" on my site, it is just a
"collection". In order to key the collection my website only recognizes
"pedigree" designations. None of the books are marked or come with a
certificate of authenticity, nor has the history of the collection
impacted the prices.
The sale of these books is being handled
by Southern California Comics which mantains physical possession of the
Colllection. If you are interested in purchasing this book or have a
question, please contact:
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA COMICS 8280 CLAIREMONT MESA BL. #124 SAN DIEGO CA
92111 858-715-8669 WWW.SOCALCOMICS.COM
SPECIAL ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOLLYWOOD HILLS BOOKS
E-mail and phone orders are accepted. Payment may be made by cash, money orders, personal
checks, Visa/Mastercard and PayPal. The PayPal account is: socalcom@aol.com. Foreign orders: Money
Orders or PayPal (in some cases), only! Checks may be held in our bank for up to
10 days to clear before the order will be mailed. All our orders are shipped in
sturdy boxes, packaged to minimize damage during shipping.
Domestic shipping is $7.00 for 1 uninsured CGC book in a Priority container. Insurance
is based upon purchase price and foreign costs are based upon country of
destination. You can calculate and quote these prices yourself at
www.usps.com. Foreign shipping costs are calculated based upon package weight and value. Shipment is commonly via
USPS Air Letter for packages under 4 lbs. This has generally been the fastest,
cheapest and safest way to ship to foreign buyers. Typically those shipments
range from $14.00-$25.00 depending on country of origin. Shipping to Canada is
about $7.00 for Air.
INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS:
Payment plans are available for up to three months. The initial
down payment is nonrefundable and generally 1/3 of the retail cost of the book with the balance to
be paid at the end of three months.
Grade: 9.8 (NM/MT) Grade Service: CGC Page Condition: Off-White to White Check Current CGC Census
Price:
$450 Status:
For Sale
From the pedigree Boston collection. "Great Gobs of Goo! Plastic
Man turns Master Criminal!" Stellar copy of this early 4th issue has
very sharp, rich color strike, great gloss and exceptional eye appeal.
A stunner in every way possible and the Top certified copy graded by
CGC. Wow!
Those crazy E.C. folks printed the interior of this book intentionally
upside down! Good thing Gaines kept this second best copy around so
that it could be available 50 years later.
Grade: 9.6 (NM+) Grade Service: CGC ID#0083458009 Page Condition: Off-White to White Check Current CGC Census
Price:
$1,500 Status:
For Sale
No doubt it is not surprising that this book is the highest graded copy
with the next coming in at CGC 9.0. Chuck Cuidera art on the outside
and Jack Cole work on the inside. Quality books
from the mid-fifties are increasingly difficult to locate in this
grade.
Though this beauty is tied with one other as the highest certified copy
in existence, the Mile High pedigree places it in a class by itself! If
you want to finally own a book from one of the most sought after
pedigrees, the prices don't go much lower than this.
A fantastic copy from Tom Reilly's collection, which unfortunately was never read by him as he died in WWII. One of the more sought after pedigrees, this book is the highest graded copy
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