Dick Tracy ' S 131, 133, 136, 140, 143 By Harvey Comics (1959 - 1960 Vintage)
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:28787851 | Main Character: Dick Tracy |
| Publisher: Harvey |
5 issues of Harvey comics Dick Tracy including (one #143) that is a "Big" issue. All comics are complete without missing pages. Comics are sourced from a smoke free home and are not water damaged. Covers and interior pages exhibit good color. Due to age, interior pages are of course slightly yellowed. Specific details follow along with my interpretation of grade according to the CBCS grading criteria. However, please note that I am not an experienced, prof...essional grader.
#131 (Feb 1959) includes a merchant mark (letter P) on the cover and there are cover creases and scuff marks as shown. The middle interior bifold page is loose at the top staple only. My estimate of grade would be FINE to VERY FINE.#133 (Apr 1959) includes a merchant mark (letter P) on the cover and there are cover scuffs and creases with some wear on the cover edges. My estimate of grade would be VERY FINE.#136 (Oct 1959) includes a merchant mark (letter P) on the cover and the cover also shows edge wear with a piece missing (above the letter D in Dick). Please see the picture. My estimate of grade would be FINE.#140 (Jun 1960) has some slight margin tears on the interior pages that do not interfere with the cels. The covers again show some edge wear. My estimate of grade would be VERY FINE.#143 (Dec 1960) is a large issue with the merchant mark (letter P) on the cover. The cover edges are frayed and the cover is loose (but not detached as it was glued and stapled). The back cover was unfortunately covered with a large sticker or decal (see picture). There is one connect-the-dots puzzle on an interior page that is completed. Given the sticker on the back cover and the looseness of the front cover, I would estimate the grade for this issue at POOR.
#131 (Feb 1959) includes a merchant mark (letter P) on the cover and there are cover creases and scuff marks as shown. The middle interior bifold page is loose at the top staple only. My estimate of grade would be FINE to VERY FINE.#133 (Apr 1959) includes a merchant mark (letter P) on the cover and there are cover scuffs and creases with some wear on the cover edges. My estimate of grade would be VERY FINE.#136 (Oct 1959) includes a merchant mark (letter P) on the cover and the cover also shows edge wear with a piece missing (above the letter D in Dick). Please see the picture. My estimate of grade would be FINE.#140 (Jun 1960) has some slight margin tears on the interior pages that do not interfere with the cels. The covers again show some edge wear. My estimate of grade would be VERY FINE.#143 (Dec 1960) is a large issue with the merchant mark (letter P) on the cover. The cover edges are frayed and the cover is loose (but not detached as it was glued and stapled). The back cover was unfortunately covered with a large sticker or decal (see picture). There is one connect-the-dots puzzle on an interior page that is completed. Given the sticker on the back cover and the looseness of the front cover, I would estimate the grade for this issue at POOR.
