Classics Illustrated No. 15 — The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas, Gilberton, 1943)
Lot 1680 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. 15 — _The Count of Monte Cristo_ (Alexandre Dumas, Gilberton, 1943)
One of the earliest and most collectible _Classics Illustrated_ issues, _The Count of Monte Cristo_ brings Alexandre Dumas’ classic tale of betrayal and revenge vividly to life. This 15¢ yellow-banner edition features the dynamic artwork of the mid-1940s Gilberton printings, showing Edmond Dantès with his long-lost treasure.
An iconic representation of Golden Age comic storytelling, this issue captures both literary depth and the pulp adventure art style beloved by collectors today.
Details:
- Material: paper / pulp comic stock
- Hardware: stapled binding
- Features: full-color adaptation of Dumas’ masterpiece; early Gilberton 15¢ issue
- Dimensions: 7" x 10"
- Condition: visible wear and creasing to cover, light edge tears, moderate surface aging; interior pages intact — good vintage reading condition
Available at KW Consignment Inc., Waterloo, Ontario.
HS Code: 4901.99.00
Country of Origin: United States
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