Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 522:
Description
This vintage comic book is identified as Sugar Bowl Comics #5, published by Eastern Color under their Famous Funnies imprint. Dated January 1949, the cover features an illustration signed by Jerry Tarasano, depicting three youths in winter attire. One youth plays a violin, while two others sing from songbooks titled “Christmas Carols” and “Xmas Songs,” accompanied by the dialogue “WHY BILL! I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU PLAYED BY EAR!!”. The comic is priced at 10¢. The back cover presents an advertisement from American Seed Co. Inc. offering “Prizes Given,” and bears a stamp or inscription dated “DEC 1 1948.” Constructed from printed paper.
Condition report:
Fair condition with considerable wear commensurate with its age. Visible creasing, edge tears, spine roll, discoloration, and surface grime are present throughout. The binding remains intact but shows signs of stress.
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