Classics Illustrated No. 130 — Caesar’s Conquests (Julius Caesar, Gilberton, 1956)
Lot 1667 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
- Retail
- $20.00
Description
### Classics Illustrated No. 130 — _Caesar’s Conquests_ (Julius Caesar, Gilberton, 1956)
This vintage _Classics Illustrated_ No. 130 features _Caesar’s Conquests_, adapted from the writings of Julius Caesar himself. This 15¢ Gilberton issue vividly portrays the rise and military genius of one of history’s greatest leaders — from the Roman campaigns in Gaul to the political ambitions that defined Caesar’s legacy.
The cover artwork presents Caesar in commanding pose, sword in hand and clad in full armor, set against a sweeping battlefield — a powerful visualization of classical history rendered in the distinctive _Classics Illustrated_ style.
Details:
- Material: paper / pulp comic stock
- Hardware: stapled binding
- Features: original 15¢ Gilberton edition; adaptation of Julius Caesar’s _Commentarii de Bello Gallico_
- Dimensions: 7" x 10"
- Condition: excellent colour preservation; minimal spine wear; pages clean with light patina; 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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