Classics Illustrated No. 139 — In the Reign of Terror (G. A. Henty, Gilberton, 1957)
Lot 1668 in KW Consignment shop. Sold by KW Consignment Inc. in Waterloo, ON.
- Price
- $20.00
- Condition
- Condition unknown
- Delivery
- Pickup only for this lot
- Pickup
- Waterloo, ON
- Filed under
- Media > Books
- Finds
- Die-cast, toys and collectibles
- Retail
- $20.00
Description
### Classics Illustrated No. 139 — _In the Reign of Terror_ (G. A. Henty, Gilberton, 1957)
A classic mid-century _Classics Illustrated_ comic, this 15¢ edition of _In the Reign of Terror_ adapts G. A. Henty’s historical adventure set during the French Revolution. Known for its combination of action, moral courage, and richly detailed historical settings, Henty’s story follows a young Englishman caught amid the chaos of revolutionary France.
The cover, bursting with dramatic tension, depicts the protagonist facing danger at the hands of a furious revolutionary guard — a fine example of Gilberton’s vivid storytelling through illustration.
Details:
- Material: paper / pulp comic stock
- Hardware: stapled binding
- Features: original 15¢ Gilberton edition; adaptation of G. A. Henty’s 1894 adventure novel
- Dimensions: 7" x 10"
- Condition: clean and vibrant front cover with mild edge wear; interior pages gently aged; overall very good vintage condition
Available at KW Consignment Inc., Waterloo, Ontario.
HS Code: 4901.99.00
Country of Origin: United States
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