HERE’S HOW AMERICA’S CARTOONISTS HELP TO SELL U.S. SAVINGS BONDS! (1949) Harvey

Description: HERE’S HOW AMERICA’S CARTOONISTS HELP TO SELL U.S. SAVINGS BONDS! PROMOTIONAL COMIC Published in 1949 by Harvey Comics Group, Inc. & produced/contributed by Post Photo-Engraving Corp. & World Color Printing Co. This was a 16-page promotional comic in color featuring popular comic strip characters of the time purchasing U.S. Savings Bonds. Measures 7” x 10”. The strips include the following: Joe Palooka by Ham Fisher, Donald Duck by Walt Disney, Gasoline Alley by Frank King, Mary Worth by Ken Ernst, Archie by Bob Montana, Peter Rabbit by Vincent Fago, The Tordles by The (Stanley & Betsy) Baers, Winnie Winkle by Martin Branner, The Gumps by Gus Edson, Rhymin’ Time by Al Posen, Mickey Finn by Lank Leonard, Rex Morgan, MD by (Nicholas P. Dallis as) Dal Curtis & Marvin Bradley, Steve Roper by Allen Saunders & Bill Woggon, Smitty by Walter Berndt, Willie by Leonard Sansone, Kerry Drake by Alfred Andriola, Red Ryder by Fred Harmon, Silly Molly by Stan Mac Govern, Penny by Harry Haenigsen, Dickie Dare by Frank Matera, Skeets by Dow Walling, Joe Palooka by Ham Fisher, Blondie by Chic Young, Honey & Hank by (Bernard Segal as) Seeg, Pricilla’s Pop by Al Vermeer, Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff, Dottie Dripple by Buford Tune, Our Bill by Harry Haenigsen, Our Boarding House by Gene Ahern, Mister Breger by Dave Breger, Funny Business by Ralph A. Hershberger, These Women by Gregory D’Alessio, They’ll Do It Every Time by Jimmy Hatko & Step by Step by Chic Young. From a solicitation description: “Stories and art by Ham Fisher, Walt Disney (credited), Frank King, Ken Ernst, Bob Montana, Vincent Fago, Martin Branner, Gus Edson, Lank Leonard, Dal Curtis, Saunders & Woggon, Berndt, Leonard Sansone, Alfred Andriola, Fred Harmon, Stan Mac Govern, Haegigsen, Frank Matera, Dow Walling, Chic Young, Al Vermeer, Milton Caniff, Buford Tune, Gene Ahern, Dave Berger, Hershberger, D'Alessio, and Jimmy Hatlo. An anthology including some of the most popular comic strips of the time in full color, each one featuring the main characters investing in US Savings Bonds (a fundraising program for the government that doubled as a long-term investment for purchasers). Also featuring a text article tracing the history of comics back 20,000 years (!), and an article on how artist Chic Young creates a Blondie comic, from sketches to finished strip. 20,000 Years of Comics; The Magic Inkwell; Joe Palooka; Donald Duck; Gasoline Alley; Mary Worth; Archie; Peter Rabbit; The Toodles; Winnie Winkle; The Gumps; Rhymin' Time; Mickey Finn; Rex Morgan, M.D.; Steve Roper; Smitty; Willie; Kerry Drake; Red Ryder; Silly Milly; Penny; Dickie Dare; Skeets; Blondie; Honey and Hank; Pricilla's Pop; Steve Canyon; Dottie Dripple; Our Bill; Our Boarding House; Mister Breger; Funny Business; These Women; They'll Do It Every Time; Step by Step.” Condition is Good- or better. Complete with no writing & no tape. Pages are browning, but not fragile. There is a 1” horizontal tear at the lower right edge of the book which goes through the entire book. Please see photos. A personal note: I researched this item & found that only 1 copy has been sold through Heritage Auctions back in 2013 as part of a lot with 2 other Golden Age promotional comics. The lot only sold for $66 back then. However, further research showed that CGC has never graded a copy, so aside from the one currently being sold by another eBay seller, I consider this item to be somewhat rare & of some historical value. While I realize that demand might not be strong, I would appreciate if buyers would respect that I am not interested in receiving the lowball offers that are constantly being sent despite my specifiying “No Offers.” Thank you. Will be shipped with additional insurance.

Price: 500 USD

Location: Bethel, Connecticut

End Time: 2024-12-26T05:50:03.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD