Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 24:
Description
A group of four mid-20th century comic strip coloring and paint books. Comprising two distinct editions of ‘BLONDIE PAINT BOOK’ by Chic Young, one ‘Smilin’ Jack COLORING BOOK,’ and one ‘Li’l Abner COLORING BOOK.’ The Blondie books are marked ‘From the famous comic strip by CMC YOUNG’ and bear a ‘© KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC.’ copyright, indicating a mid-20th-century publication, likely from the 1940s-1950s. Constructed of stapled paper, these vintage paperbacks exhibit consistent signs of age and use.
Condition report:
Fair to Good condition. All items exhibit signs of age and use consistent with vintage paperbacks. This includes creasing, edge wear, and discoloration to covers and pages. Minor surface imperfections are present. Bindings remain intact; specific internal condition regarding coloring or painting cannot be ascertained from visual inspection.
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