Classics Illustrated No. 119 — Soldiers of Fortune (Richard Harding Davis, Gilberton, 1954)
Lot 1669 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. 119 — _Soldiers of Fortune_ (Richard Harding Davis, Gilberton, 1954)
An exciting vintage _Classics Illustrated_ issue featuring Richard Harding Davis’s _Soldiers of Fortune_. This 25¢ Gilberton edition brings to life Davis’s early 20th-century tale of heroism, rebellion, and adventure in a fictional South American setting. Known for its action-packed storytelling and pulp-style drama, this comic adaptation captures the essence of classic American adventure fiction.
The illustrated cover depicts a tense standoff — soldiers in uniform with rifles drawn and a determined hero standing his ground — a perfect example of _Classics Illustrated’s_ dynamic mid-century artwork.
Details:
- Material: paper / pulp comic stock
- Hardware: stapled binding
- Features: original 25¢ Gilberton edition; full-colour artwork; adaptation of Richard Harding Davis’s adventure classic
- Dimensions: 7" x 10"
- Condition: clean cover with bright colours; mild edge wear; tight spine; minimal discoloration; overall very good
Available at KW Consignment Inc., Waterloo, Ontario.
HS Code: 4901.99.00
Country of Origin: United States
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