"SUPERMAN COLORING BOOK" PRODUCTION LOT.
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Winning Bid:
$396.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #216 - Part II
Item numbers 978 through 2735 in auction 216
Value Code:
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Item Description
Lot consists of file copy (stamped "Permanent File Copy - Return Promptly To Library Desk") on cover of Saalfield coloring book originally published in 1940. Cover art was originally featured as the cover to "Action Comics" #21 (Feb. 1940). This has penciled "#1504" at upper left corner and is for a 1950s reprint. Saalfield frequently recycled cover images for their later Superman reprints. Cover has been linen-backed. Scattered edge/corner wear w/1.5" crease and .25" tear at bottom left corner. Fine/VF. Neat piece to frame. Comes w/four color positive acetate sheets used in printing, measuring between 10.5x15-5/8" and 12x16.5". These are for the original 1940 prints and each has "1491" at bottom left. Included are black, red, blue and yellow color positives. Scattered lt. wear, VF overall. Comes w/well-worn example copy of the actual 1940 book these sheets were used to produce. Franco Toscanini Collection.
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