Classics Illustrated No. 23 — Oliver Twist (Charles Dickens, Gilberton, 1944)
Lot 1663 in KW Consignment shop. Sold by KW Consignment Inc. in Waterloo, ON.
- Price
- $25.00
- Condition
- Condition unknown
- Delivery
- Pickup only for this lot
- Pickup
- Waterloo, ON
- Filed under
- Media > Books
- Finds
- Die-cast, toys and collectibles
- Retail
- $25.00
Description
### Classics Illustrated No. 23 — _Oliver Twist_ (Charles Dickens, Gilberton, 1944)
A true gem of Golden Age comics, _Classics Illustrated_ No. 23 adapts Charles Dickens’ _Oliver Twist_ — the timeless tale of a poor orphan navigating the grim realities of Victorian London. This 15¢ edition captures the novel’s most famous moment on its cover: young Oliver asking for “more” before the stern gaze of the workhouse master.
This issue remains one of the most beloved in the _Classics Illustrated_ series, representing the perfect blend of literature and mid-century comic artistry.
Details:
- Material: paper / pulp comic stock
- Hardware: stapled binding
- Features: original Gilberton 15¢ edition; adaptation of Charles Dickens’ _Oliver Twist_
- Dimensions: 7" x 10"
- Condition: well-preserved; moderate edge toning consistent with age; cover bright and crisp; securely bagged with backing board for protection; very good overall vintage condition
Available at KW Consignment Inc., Waterloo, Ontario.
HS Code: 4901.99.00
Country of Origin: United States
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