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Black Mask #237 October 1938 (Pro-Distribution / Popular) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. Strangulation cover by J. George Janes. "Body-Guard to Death" Story by Russell Bender. CGC notes, "From the collection of Dr. Richard Meli". Bookery's Guide to Pulps: Revised Third Edition 2025 VG 4.0 value = $100; FN 6.0 value = $200. CGC census 1/26: 1 in 5.0, none higher.


CGC Grader Notes:
overhang wear
multiple crease
foxing
spine split top of front cover

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 4620395015, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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This lot is in: 1 - Hard-Boiled Heroes: Detective Pulp Magazines from The Dr. Richard Meli Collectio Session
(Lots 75001-75227) - 6:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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