Classics Illustrated No. 87 — A Midsummer Night’s Dream (William Shakespeare, Gilberton, 1952)
Lot 1676 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. 87 — _A Midsummer Night’s Dream_ (William Shakespeare, Gilberton, 1952)
A beautiful early 1950s _Classics Illustrated_ adaptation of William Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy _A Midsummer Night’s Dream_. This issue, priced at 15¢, features a richly colored fantasy cover depicting Puck, Titania, and Bottom — one of the more visually enchanting covers from the _Classics Illustrated_ series.
Published by Gilberton Co. Inc., this comic transforms Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of magic, love, and transformation into an accessible illustrated format that captured the imaginations of mid-century readers and remains a collector favorite today.
Details:
- Material: paper / pulp comic stock
- Hardware: stapled binding
- Features: vibrant color cover; 15¢ Gilberton edition; early Shakespeare adaptation
- Dimensions: 7" x 10"
- Condition: light cover wear and age toning; staples tight; small edge creases; 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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