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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1940-41). Here's a bundle of comic book history, all wrapped up with hard covers. We are referring to Walt Disney's Comics and Stories Volume 1, a bound volume consisting of the first twelve sixty-four-page issues of this time-honored publication. Issue #1, is ranked among the 50 most valuable Golden Age comics by Overstreet. These copies were used by the Dell offices, and many pages have notes concerning reprints. Also, some of the pages were trimmed rather close to the image area, and some pages were poorly trimmed (looks like a dull blade was used), resulting in some extra page area showing along the outside edge. These are very minor distractions, and do not take away from the overall appeal of this magnificent bound volume. This is truly an incredible item for any Disney comics collector! Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $6,550. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6365 | May 20, 2005

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Richard Scarry - Big Golden Book #12056 Nicky Goes to the Doctor Cover and Story Illustrations Original Art, Group of 38 (Simon and Schuster, 1949). Richard Scarry is a big favorite among the younger set. These colorful illustrations tell a story about Nicky Bunny going to see Dr. Doctor and Nurse Nightingale. Children learn what to expect in a routine physical exam, and Nicky has so much fun that all of his brothers and sisters can't wait to go! Included here are the front and back covers and nine interior page illustrations by Scarry, painted on illustration board. The line drawings have been printed on a clear acetate overlay, and are attached to the illustrations. Also includes 27 original Scarry pencil drawings for each page, and 24 pages of production art, with photocopies and type stats, used to mock up the final. The illustrations have an approximate image area of 10" x 10," and the covers have an approximate 11" x 14.5" image area. The type-set captions are not included; otherwise the art averages in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 38 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6384 | May 20, 2005

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Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1941-42). This group of comics is highlighted by Issue #1, one of the 100 most valuable Golden Age comics according to Overstreet, with the first comic book appearances of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fudd! And the other issues offer more of these characters plus plenty of Walt Kelly art. These twelve comics are file copies that were trimmed and bound into one hardcover volume. The comics were obviously in Near Mint condition when bound and remain very attractive today. The page quality averages light tan. Note that the front cover of #1 has a half-inch tear. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $3,700. From the Random House archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6306 | May 20, 2005

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Richard Scarry - Little Golden Book #81 Duck and His Friends Story Illustrations Original Art, Group of 28 (Simon and Schuster, 1949). One of the dearest Little Golden Books was Duck and His Friends, written by Kathryn and Byron Jackson, with delightful illustrations by Richard Scarry. Here are 28 pages of illustrations by Scarry, painted on illustration board, which have been mounted onto support board. The illustrations have an approximate image area of 6" x 6". The type-set captions are not included; otherwise the art averages a Very Good condition. Includes a preliminary puzzle design, which was taken from one of the interior pages. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 29 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6383 | May 20, 2005

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Feature Books #nn Dick Tracy - File Copy (David McKay, 1937) Condition: VG+. This historic issue, the first all-Dick Tracy comic book, is deemed "Very Rare" by Overstreet, which notes, "Five known copies; two incomplete" (this copy is complete!). Gerber assigned it the exclusive "9" rating. We've had the privilege to handle the rarest Dick Tracy items under the sun, but this is the first time we've seen an unrestored copy of this one. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $1,548. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6023 | May 20, 2005

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Feodor Rojankovsky - Big Golden Book #206 The Big Elephant Cover and Story Illustrations Original Art, Group of 26 (Golden Press, 1949). This great, enormous, huge and very big elephant story was written by Kathryn and Byron Jackson, and illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky. The cover has an image area of 8" x 14," and the interior pages have an image area of approximately 8" x 12". The type-set captions are not included; otherwise the art averages an Excellent condition. Includes a copy of The Big Elephant Golden Book. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 26 Original Art)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6382 | May 20, 2005

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Richard Scarry - Little Golden Book #212 Pierre Bear Cover and Story Illustrations Original Art, Group of 29 (Simon and Schuster, 1955). Richard Scarry wrote and illustrated over three hundred picture books for children. Each one was jam-packed with slapstick and visual humor. More than three hundred million copies of his books have changed hands, and many of the stories were translated into foreign languages. Scarry is one of the most popular children's book authors of all time. He revealed to children the secrets of everyday life. His worlds were easily understood, populated by polite, well-mannered animals with a keen eye for absurd human behavior. In this Little Golden Book from 1955, brave Pierre Bear weathers the elements to hunt, and raise a family, in this charming tale. The cover illustration has an image area of 7.5" x 9," while the interior illustrations have an approximate image area of 6.5" x 8". The illustrations have been painted on heavy paper and mounted onto support board. The type-set captions are still intact, and the art averages a Very Good condition. The lot includes a copy of the Pierre Bear book. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 29 Original Art)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6385 | May 20, 2005

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Morris Gollub (attributed) - Turok, Son of Stone #23 Cover Original Art (Dell, 1961). Turok, Son of Stone, first appeared in 1954 in Dell's Four Color #596. The theme of Native Americans battling dinosaurs made this series a sure-fire fan-favorite for the Baby Boom generation! Turok and Andar battled to save a human sacrifice from certain death in this scene from the "Cave of Doom". This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 15" x 19". There are a few small registration marks pasted-on around the edges of the image; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6479 | May 20, 2005

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Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #13-36 Bound Volume (Dell, 1942-44). These are Western Publishing file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Issues #15 and 20-25 have Walt Kelly art. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,500. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6307 | May 20, 2005

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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #37-72 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1943-46). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. The comics were obviously bound when new; their condition is superb. Some comics have pencil notations on the first interior page or inside front cover. All but #37 have Carl Barks art. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $2,100. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6366 | May 20, 2005

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John Polgreen - "Space Travel" Cover Illustration Original Art (Adventures in Space, 1958). John Polgreen's airbrushed painting captured the stark light and harsh conditions of this cosmic scene perfectly. In the fifties, science author Willy Ley opined, "The younger generation of rocket engineers is just beginning. They are of the new generation to which space travel is not going to be a dream of the future but an everyday job with everyday worries in which they will be engaged." The acrylic on board painting has an image area of 20" x 13", and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6493 | May 20, 2005

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Ludwig Bemelmans - Little Golden Book #186 Madeline Illustration Original Art, Group of 21 (Simon and Schuster, 1954). Hold onto your hats, Madeline fans -- this sensational lot contains twenty-one watercolored pieces of production art from the Ludwig Bemelmans classic! Each of the illustrations has an approximate image area of 5.5" x 6". The line art was prepared as a photostat and then watercolored. All of the art is in Very Good condition. The lot also includes two pages of photostated paste-ups, a page of airbrushed shadow forms, and a coverless copy of the Little Golden Book. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 21 )
Auction 816 | Lot: 6377 | May 20, 2005

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Four Color (Series One) #13-25 Bound Volume (Dell, 1941). This is a historic volume of Western Publishing file copies, all of which were bound and trimmed into a hardback book. Among its contents is the very first color Mickey Mouse solo comic (which has a 2005 Overstreet VG 4.0 value of $2,800, we might add), plus a number of other early firsts. The book (labeled Four Color Comics One Shots Vol. II) contains #13 (Walt Disney's The Reluctant Dragon with photos and an introduction to the film Fantasia); #14 (Moon Mullins, first issue); #15 (Tillie the Toiler, first issue); #16 (Mickey Mouse Outwits the Phantom Blot) first Mickey comic); #17 (Dumbo of the Circus, first issue); #18 (Jiggs and Maggie, first issue); #19 (Barney Google and Snuffy Smith, first issue); #20 (Tiny Tim); #21 (Dick Tracy); #22 (Don Winslow of the Navy); #23 (Gang Busters); #24 (Captain Easy); and #24 (Popeye). A handwritten note on the cover of this volume shows the confusion that reigned for years about this series. As the first 18 issues of Four Color were not marked as such, someone has written "These are not 4 color" by their listing. It wasn't until issue #19 that the words "Four Color" were actually used on the cover, and after #25, the numbering was restarted with #1, resulting in a "second series" of Four Color. This particular volume, like many we are offering in this sale, was used by the Dell editorial office to pick older stories to reprint, often with changes; the Mickey Mouse and Dumbo issues are both heavily marked with revisions for later use. As this book was used extensively, it has received wear and tear over the years; the front papers of the book and the cover of the first comic have come loose, and the spine has separated from the book. Despite this minor damage, this is still a very desirable and
Auction 816 | Lot: 6202 | May 20, 2005

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Tibor Gergely - Little Golden Book #25 The Taxi That Hurried Cover Illustration Original Art, Group of 3 (Simon and Schuster, 1946). Tibor Gergely detailed his lighthearted cover for the Taxi That Hurried in gouache on paper. The image area for this cover measures 7" x 8.5". Also included in the lot are the original art illustrations for pages nine and fourteen of the yarn. These works each have an image area of approximately 5" x 7". All of the art is in Very Good condition. As a bonus, the lot also includes several film transparencies, a color photoprint of an illustration, a photocopy of Lucy Sprague Mitchell's script, a photocopy of the entire Little Golden Book, and a diskette. The Taxi That Hurried was Gergely's third Little Golden Book assignment. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 3 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6378 | May 20, 2005

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Mickey Mouse Magazine File Copies Group (K. K. Publications, Inc., 1937) Condition: Average VF. Here are some key issues of this title, and in outstanding condition to boot! The most notable is V3#3, which has the first comic book appearance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, dating from before the release of the movie! Another notable book is V2#10, which was the first four-color issue of the title. All in all, the group includes V2#10, V2#12, V2#13, V3#2 (a Gerber "7"; half-inch tear on one interior page), and V3#3. Most have "File Copy" handwritten on the cover. V3#3 has an indecipherable word written on the cover. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $2,050. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 5 Comic Books)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6133 | May 20, 2005

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Dell and Gold Key TV Comics File Copies Box Lot (Dell and Gold Key, 1957-67) Condition: Average VF/NM. This lot of approximately 80 file copies includes some fairly sought-after comics -- it's worth having for the three very nice (VF+) copies of Four Color #826 (Spin and Marty and Annette Funicello) alone, which have a combined Guide value of over $600! Multiples of most of the issues are included. Among the titles are Bonanza, Mister Ed, 77 Sunset Strip, The Governor and J.J., Spin and Marty (both the series and the characters' Four Color appearances), Run Buddy Run, The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, The Legend of Jesse James, The Legend of Dick Turpin, and Movie Comics: The Shaggy Dog. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $4,200. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6111 | May 20, 2005

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Gold Key TV and Movie Comics File Copies Group (Gold Key, 1962-68) Condition: Average FN/VF. This full short box includes the following comics: Annie Oakley and Tagg #1 (two copies), Baloo and Little Britches #1 (two copies), Cowboy in Africa #1 (13 copies, average VF/NM), Green Hornet #1-3 (average VF/NM), Honey West #1, I Spy #3 (six copies), Krazy Kat #1 (VG), Legend of Jesse James , Land of The Giants #1 (VG), King Louie and Mowgli #1 (two copies), Mister Ed #1 (three copies, average VF/NM), #2 (VG), #3 (VG), and #5 (eight copies, average VF/NM); National Velvet #1 and 2 (two copies of each); My Favorite Martian #4 (VF/NM), #5 (two copies) and #9 (VF/NM); The Nurses #2 (two copies) and #3 (two copies); Secret Agent #2, 77 Sunset Strip #1 and two copies of #2, Space Mouse #3-5 (two copies of each); Time Tunnel #1 (seven copies) and #2 (four copies); and Walt Disney Showcase #26 (four copies), as well as the following Movie Comics: The Horse Without a Head, The Jungle Book #1 (two copies, VF/NM), Kidnapped (two copies), Merlin Jones as the Monkey's Uncle (two copies), Lady and the Tramp #10042-301 (two copies) and #2 (two copies), Lt. Robinson Crusoe #1 (5 copies), The Love Bug (two copies), Mary Poppins #10136-501 (two copies) and 30023-501, and The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (two copies). There are also four Dells in the group: two copies of Four Color #1101 (Kidnapped) and two copies of Four Color #1136 (Jungle Cat). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $4,100. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6121 | May 20, 2005

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Richard Scarry - Feed the Hippo His ABC's A Golden Playtime Book Cover Original Art, Group of 21 (Golden Press, 1964). Charlie Chipmunk has invited Harry Hippo to dinner. But Charlie can't decide what to feed Harry. You can help Charlie pick the proper ABC food to feed Harry, in this witty book written and illustrated by Richard Scarry. The cover illustration has an image area of 13.5" x 21.5". It was painted on heavy paper and mounted onto support board and the art is in Excellent condition. The lot also includes 18 black and white interior production pages, and a print sample of Feed the Hippo His ABC's that was used for a color guide. In addition, there are two other Scarry "Feed the Hippo" illustrations, fully painted, measuring approximately 8" x 14". From the Random House Archives. (Total: 17 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6386 | May 20, 2005

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Four Color Bound Volumes (Dell, 1944-47). This span of Four Color's run was pure gold! Included in these bound volumes are file copies of issues 61-72, 85-96, and 121-132. The key issues of the bunch include #62 ("Donald Duck in Frozen Gold", art by Carl Barks), #66 and 93 (both Gene Autry), #69 (Fairy Tale Parade with Walt Kelly art), #71 (Walt Disney's Three Caballeros, Kelly art), #63, 86, 95, and 124 (all featuring Roy Rogers), #92 (Walt Disney's The Wonderful Adventures of Pinocchio, also featuring a Donald Duck story with Kelly art), #96 (Dick Tracy), #125 (The Lone Ranger), #129 (Walt Disney's Uncle Remus and his tales of Brer Rabbit, adapted from the movie "Song of the South"), and #131 (Marge's Little Lulu). And those are just the most important books of this great run. The front covers of the volumes have handwritten lists of the individual titles included, evidently for office use. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,082. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6206 | May 20, 2005

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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #73-108 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1946-49). These comics feature Carl Barks art and include a couple of key issues, such as the first appearance of Gladstone Gander (#88) and Uncle Scrooge's first appearance in this title (#98). The comics are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into three hardcover volumes. Most of the comics have an "office copy" stamp on the cover. Most have notations in pen and/or pencil on the first page regarding if and when the story was reprinted. A couple of the issues have white-out on the first page. The binding of one of the three books has come loose at the back hinge and is held in place by a couple of pieces of tape. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,100. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6367 | May 20, 2005

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John Miller -Little Golden Book #137 Puss In Boots Cover and Story Illustration Original Art, Group of 22 (Simon and Schuster, 1952). Once upon a time, a miller died leaving the mill to his eldest son, his donkey to his second son, and a cat to his youngest son. The eldest son kept the mill, the second son took the donkey and set off in search of his fortune, while the third sat down on a stone and sighed, "A cat! What am I going to do with that?" The cat heard his words and said, "Don't worry, Master. What do you think? That I'm worth less than a half-ruined mill or a mangy donkey? Give me a cloak, a hat with a feather in it, a bag and a pair of boots, and you will see what I can do." John Miller's delightful cover and interior illustrations for Puss In Boots bring the adventures of the clever cat to life. The cover illustration has an image area of 7" x 9" , while the interior illustrations have an approximate image area of 6" x 6.5". The illustrations were painted on board, but some of the paintings have only the top paper surface and not the support board. Many of the type-set captions have slipped off the illustrations; otherwise the art averages a Very Good condition. A pasted-up layout for an alternate cover is included in this lot. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 23 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6379 | May 20, 2005

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Steve Ditko - Unpublished Shadow Play: Tales of the Supernatural #2 Cover Original Art (Whitman, 1982). Here's a treat for Steve Ditko fans -- the unpublished art for the cover of Shadow Play #2! The oversized art is also accompanied by a stat of the cover and a hand colored guide, both mounted side-by-side on a second sheet of paper. The image area of this bewitching cover measures 13.5" x 21". "Twice-up" Ditko art -- it's pure magic! From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6389 | May 20, 2005

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Uncle Scrooge File Copy Box Lot (Dell and Gold Key, 1956-76) Condition: Average VF-. This full short comic box contains Western Publishing file copies of these issues. The only early issue is #16, most are in the 72-129 range, with two copies of most issues included. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $4,500. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6150 | May 20, 2005

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Four Color #145-180 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1947). Dell's Four Color series of "one-shot" titles was a diverse selection of comics features -- some were reformatted newspaper reprints (Dick Tracy, Little Orphan Annie); some were adaptations of newspaper strips, with new stories (Felix the Cat, Tillie the Toiler, Henry), others were cartoon or movie characters with new stories created for the comics (Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny). This lot consists of three volumes of Four Color comics released in 1947 -- issues #145-180; all the comics were file copies bound and trimmed for office reference. Included in these volumes are three Donald Duck issues featuring art and story by Carl Barks (issue #178, "Christmas on Bear Mountain," features the first appearance of Barks' most famous character, Uncle Scrooge); three Marge's Little Lulu issues by John Stanley; Albert and Pogo by Walt Kelly (who also contributed art to Christmas with Mother Goose); plus copies of Tarzan, Roy Rogers, Flash Gordon, Ozark Ike, and more. For the Dell collector, it doesn't get much better! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $2,100. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 3 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6210 | May 20, 2005

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Marge's Tubby File Copies Box Lot (Dell, 1956-61) Condition: Average VF/NM. This full short comic box contains approximately 110 file copies of issues ranging from #18-46 (not every issue in that range is included). While the comics average VF/NM condition, many are NM- or better. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $4,800. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6131 | May 20, 2005

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Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #37-84 Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1944-48). Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and the entire Warner Brothers crew are all on board in this group of four bound volumes. All comics were from the Western Publishing files, bound and trimmed into hardback books designed for office reference use. Other than some light wear, these volumes look very nice, with most covers still glossy and page quality still fresh and supple. The art is surprisingly good; the early Bugs Bunny covers look especially nice. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $1,152. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 4 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6308 | May 20, 2005

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Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art, Group of 4 (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Marge's Little Lulu single-panel cartoon debuted in the Saturday Evening Post on February 23, 1935, and continued weekly through 1945. Many of these cartoons were later reprinted in a fondly remembered series of books by David McKay. The image area of each of the panels measures 6.5" x 7", and the condition of the art is Excellent. Drawn in handsome tints and shades of red, pink, and grey, Marge Buell's gags are as charming as they are hilarious. Four panel cartoons have been professionally matted together. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6422 | May 20, 2005

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Marge's Tubby File Copies Box Lot (Dell, 1956-59). Here's a short box loaded with Western Publishing file copies of Tubby. Little Lulu fans might want to get in on this deal as well! Most issues are duplicated, and some have had a little handling damage, but the majority of these comics are as fresh as they come, with only the expected amount of aging. Included are the following issues: #17 (three copies), #21 (seven copies), #22 (six copies), #23 (three copies), #24 (three copies), #25 (five copies), #26 (four copies), #28 (six copies); #29 (eleven copies); #30 (eleven copies), #31 (fifteen copies), #35 (seven copies), #37 (six copies), #39 (eleven copies), #42 (seventeen copies), and #43 (one copy). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,800. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 116 Comic Books)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6130 | May 20, 2005

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Four Color #313-384 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1950-52). This group of six bound volumes is a real gold mine of great Dell "one-shot" comics from the early 1950s. Found inside the covers of these volumes are issues #313-384 of the Four Color series, including such important books as "Donald Duck in No Such Varment" (Four Color #318), "Donald Duck in Old California" (Four Color #328), and "Christmas for Shacktown" (Four Color #367, all by Carl Barks; the first solo comic book featuring Marge's Tubby (#381); several Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, and Porky Pig "long adventure" issues; the first issues of Frosty the Snowman (#359), Frances the Talking Mule (#335), Bob Clampett's Beany and Cecil (#368), and The Lone Ranger's Famous Horse Silver (#369); all this, plus a copy of I Met a Handsome Cowboy (#324)! Can't be beat! All comics were Dell file copies that were bound and trimmed to produce these collections for office use; many books still look fresh and new. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,700. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 6 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6215 | May 20, 2005

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Our Gang #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1942-44). It's no wonder these issues are sought after by collectors -- not only are Froggy, Buckwheat, Spanky, and the rest of Our Gang present, but the funny animal features in most issues have art by two greats, Carl Barks and Walt Kelly. These file copies appear to have been bound when new; their condition is outstanding. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,000. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6331 | May 20, 2005

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Marge Buell - Little Lulu Panel Page Original Art (Saturday Evening Post, undated). Gloria has no problem getting Eddie to carry her books, but Lulu needs a slight edge getting the same treatment from Tubby! Lulu creator Marge has done it again in this wonderfully nostalgic one-panel gag strip, complete with old-fashioned "one room schoolhouse" in the background. The art is beautifully rendered in pink and grey wash, accentuated with crisp black linework. On illustration board measuring approximately 8" x 8.5"; in Excellent condition save for a bit of minor soiling and tack holes along the outside border edges. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6425 | May 20, 2005

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Astro Boy #1 File Copy (Gold Key, 1965) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white pages. This issue, the first appearance of Astro Boy in comics, is "scarce" according to Overstreet. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $675. CGC census 3/05: 3 in 9.4, none higher. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6001 | May 20, 2005

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Dell and Gold Key Miscellaneous Titles Box Lot (Dell/Gold Key/Whitman, 1948-80). This box lot includes Four Color #165 (featuring Little Lulu); Marge's Little Lulu #1, 3, 6, 12, 18, 21, 22, 120, 122, 123, 124 (two copies), 125, 126 (three copies), 128, and 129 (the issues through #122 average FN- condition; those from #123 on average VF+; most have "office copy stamps on the covers" and/or handwritten notations on the first page); Bullwinkle #3 (four copies), #4 (nine copies), #5 (eight copies), #6 (seven copies), #7 (four copies), #8, #13, #18 (two copies), #20 (seven copies), #21 (ten copies), #22 (eight copies), #23 (six copies) (the Bullwinkle issues average VF condition); and Uncle Scrooge #172 (two copes), 173 (three copies), 174 (two copies), 175 (two copies), 176, 177 (two copies), 178 (two copies), 180 (two copies), and 181 (three copies)(the Uncle Scrooge issues average VF/NM condition). Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,200. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6110 | May 20, 2005

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Marge's Little Lulu Group (Dell, 1956) Condition: Average FN/VF. All you Little Lulu fans out there, ever dream of plundering the vaults of Western Publishing to get at those leftover file copies? That's exactly what's up for grabs in this exciting, no reserve short box lot. Long thought exhausted, the famous Western files have opened up once more, revealing a few more undisturbed gems, like these Little Lulus. Most issues have multiple copies. Box includes #96 (2), #97 (3), #98 (2), #99, #100 (4), #101 (6), #102 (6), #103, #104 (3), #105 (5), #106 (2), #107, #108 (3), #109 (2), #110, #111, #112 (2), #113 (2), #114 (3), #115, #116 (4), #117 (2), #118 (6), #119 (9), #147 (10), #148 (7), #149 (10), #150 (6), #151 (5), and #152 (5). Most of these 111 comic books look brand new, outside of some light aging; a few have tears and/or chips out from the covers. Overall, a remarkable group of Little Lulu comics. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $3,450. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 111 Comic Books)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6128 | May 20, 2005

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Four Color #25-36 Bound Volume (Dell, 1943-44). Here's another early Four Color bound volume sure to get collectors excited. These Western Publishing file copies, bound and trimmed into a hardback reference guide for the Western Publishing editorial office, includes a number of highly sought-after issues. Featured are #25 (Andy Panda, first issue); #26 (Popeye); #27 (Mickey Mouse and the Seven Colored Terror); #28 (Wash Tubbs); #29 (Donald Duck and the Mummy's Ring, the classic issue by Carl Barks); #30 (Bambi's Children); #31 (Moon Mullins); #32 (Smitty); #33 (Bugs Bunny "Public Nuisance #1", the first color issue); #34 (Dick Tracy); #35 (Smokey Stover); and #36 (Smilin' Jack). This volume was often used, with notes added to certain pages of the Donald Duck issue, and the binding is beginning to loosen along the spine; still, many of the covers still look glossy and fresh. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $2,226. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6205 | May 20, 2005

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Marge's Little Lulu #31-66 Bound Volume Group (Dell, 1951-53). Who doesn't love Little Lulu? Everyone's favorite little girl in curls stars in this beautiful set of three bound volumes, all filled with Western Publishing file copies that have been bound and trimmed into handsome hardback books, which were originally used as reference by the Western offices. Most comics have "Office Copy" stamped on the cover. These are some of the best years for Lulu, classic tales featuring Tubby and his gang, pesky Alvin, snobbish Gloria and Wilbur, and faithful friend Annie. Great stuff, indeed, for kids aged from 9 to 99. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value for group = $862. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6318 | May 20, 2005

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Roy Rogers Comics #1-46 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1948-51). Ask anyone who was a kid in the early years of television -- the late 1940s and 1950s -- who the number one cowboy star was, and chances are, you'll get the same answer: Roy Rogers. Roy's early films for Republic Studios made great filler for program-hungry television during those early TV days, and his popularity soared and spread. This set of four bound volumes, featuring the first 46 issues of his Dell comic book, are a joy to behold, even for those new to Rogers' legend. Each book features a fantastic full-color front photo cover (most back covers have color photos as well), and the comics are nicely illustrated throughout. All the comic books were file copies that were trimmed and bound into handsome hardback volumes that were used within the Western Publishing offices; many books still look new, although a few have been stamped with "Office Copy" on the covers. Round these beauties up for your collection with a big ol' bid, saddle pals -- you know you want 'em! Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,400. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 4 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6337 | May 20, 2005

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Super Comics #1-12 Bound Volume (Dell, 1938-39). Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Little Orphan Annie, Harold Teen, and many other characters are featured in these issues of Super Comics, which were trimmed and bound into one hardcover volume. The comics have light tan pages. There is handwriting on the first page of the book. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $2,100. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6346 | May 20, 2005

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Topix V8#1-30 Bound Volume (Catechetical Guild, 1949-50) Condition: Average VG. This set of weekly comics prepared for Catholic children includes a real classic among educational comics -- V8#4's Dagwood Splits the Atom, by Joe Musial. Issue #12 contains Graham Ingels art. All issues featured newsprint covers; all were Western Publishing file copies that were bound and trimmed into hardback book editions for office reference use. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $475. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6361 | May 20, 2005

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Shazam Giant Comics to Color Production Original Art (Whitman, 1975). This marvelous lot contains the original art to "Double Trouble", a Giant Comic to Color. Included in the lot are a full-color painted portrait of Captain Marvel (a cropped version of which was used to generate the printed cover). This acrylic on board painting has an image area of 11" x 15". Forty-eight pages of comic book-styled art, each with an image area of 9.5" x 13", were used to complete the book. This fantastic lot featured Billy Batson meeting the old wizard, Shazam, and the Big Red Cheese's battle with his evil doppelganger. Sivana, Cap's nemesis, also appeared! Also included is a mechanical of the double-page wrap-around cover, a printer's proof of the cover, and a copy of the printed book. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6474 | May 20, 2005

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George Wilson (attributed) - Turok, Son of Stone #31 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1963). Out on a hunting trip, Turok and his young friend Andar discovered a hidden valley where dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Trapped there, the two Native Americans used all of their skills to survive as they searched for a way to escape the valley and return to their homes. This thrilling cover graced the second issue of Turok, Son of Stone published by Gold Key, who took the title over from Dell in 1962. This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 13" x 17". An acetate overlay has additional painted textures that were used to enrich the abstracted background. There are a few small paper surface pulls on the art board where registration marks were removed, and the borders of the board were masked off with masking tape; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. This image was also used for the cover of issue #97 in 1975. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6480 | May 20, 2005

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George Wilson (attributed) - Turok, Son of Stone #33 Cover Original Art (Gold Key, 1963). Lured by mysterious green men Turok and Andar were trapped in a deadly bog. This acrylic on board painting has an image area of approximately 13.5" x 15". There are a few small registration marks pasted-on around the edges of the image; otherwise the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6481 | May 20, 2005

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Super Comics #37-60 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1941-43). These are file copies which have been trimmed and bound into two hardcover volumes. Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Little Orphan Annie, and Harold Teen are the featured characters. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,200. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6350 | May 20, 2005

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Space Family Robinson File Copies Box Lot (Gold Key, 1962-76) Condition: Average VF/NM. This full short comic box of Gold Key file copies includes the following issues: #1 (three copies averaging FN- condition), #2 (two copies), #3 (4 copies), #5 (two copies), #6, #7 (two copies), #9 (two copies), #10, #12 (five copies), #13 (three copies), #14 (twelve copies), #16 (six copies), #17, #18 (five copies), #19 (six copies), #20 (seven copies), #21 (four copies), #22 (three copies), #28 (eight copies), #30 (11 copies), #31 (seven copies), #32 (eight copies), #38 (seven copies), #44 (nine copies), and #46. Approximate Overstreet value for group = $5,000. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6144 | May 20, 2005

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Four Color #97-144 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1946-47). These four volumes contain trimmed and bound file copies of Four Color #97-144. The comics feature characters as diverse as the Lone Ranger, Popeye, Henry, and Dick Tracy, along with too many others to mention here. Among several key issues are #105 (Albert the Alligator and Pogo Possum by Walt Kelly) and #108 ("Donald Duck in The Terror of the River" by Carl Barks). The comics were obviously in near-new condition when bound, and look great when you consider their age. Note that three of the volumes are incorrectly labeled, reading "Little Lulu Comics," "Roy Rogers Comics" and "Fairy Tale Parade". The contents, however, are the issues as noted above. Three of the volumes have the exact contents handwritten on the front covers in marker. The binding of the second volume is starting to come loose, not affecting the comics, while the hard cover of the third volume is completely detached from the block of comics. The fourth volume has two half-inch tears at the spine. An amazing treasure trove for the Dell collector. Where else are you going to find such a haul of Four Color? Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $2,500. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 4 )
Auction 816 | Lot: 6209 | May 20, 2005

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Our Gang #13-60 Bound Volumes (Dell, 1944-49). One of the "forgotten treasures" of children's comics published in the 1940s was a series of stories based on the long-running MGM short subject, "Our Gang" (also known to many as the "Little Rascals"). The comic series kicked off not long before the films ended; however the comics carried on much as the films did, allowing characters to grow up, leave, and be replaced with younger stars. The Our Gang stories were unusual for the time in that most stories were continued over two or three issues. These were well-written adventure tales, beautifully illustrated by Walt Kelly in a more realistic style than most fans are accustomed to seeing. These four bound volumes, prepared as office reference material, offer the bulk of the run, beginning with issue #13, and ending with issue #60 (which was retitled Tom and Jerry, as the Gang's adventures were gradually shifted out in favor of MGM's popular cat and mouse team). The comics were bound new; and trimmed for binding. Two volumes have minor problems with the bindings, and most books display tanned pages, but overall still retain a fresh look. As an added bonus, a number of issues also feature "Barney Bear and Benny Burro" stories by Carl Barks, working in a rare non-Disney setting. Approximate Overstreet VG 4.0 value for group = $1,000. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 4 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6332 | May 20, 2005

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John Miller - Little Golden Book #178 Brave Little Taylor Illustration Original Art, Group of 24 (Simon and Schuster, 1953). John Miller's whimsical mixed-media on paper paintings capture all the derring-do in the tale of the Brave Little Taylor. Each painting has an approximate image area of 6" x 8". Some of the type set text below a few of the illustrations has slipped off; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition. From the Random House Archives. (Total: 24 items)
Auction 816 | Lot: 6380 | May 20, 2005

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John Polgreen - "Space Travel" Illustration Original Art (Adventures in Space, 1958). A space ship crew unloads its cargo and begins to make camp on an alien planet. This scene was written by rocket expert and renowned science writer Willy Ley. John Polgreen's illustrations for the Adventures in Space series were breathtaking. The image area of the acrylic on board painting measures 13" x 12" and the art is in Excellent condition. From the Random House Archives.
Auction 816 | Lot: 6492 | May 20, 2005

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