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Title: PBA COMICS Limited Edition Hardcover Catalogue No. 4 (Sale 3022) * One of 12 Copies
Place Published: Berkeley, CA
Publisher:PBA Galleries
Date Published: 2022
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169 + [5] pp. 525 lots of vintage comics and related ephemera, including almost 400 lots of Pre-Code Horror and Atomic Age, and a special section for International editions of pre-Code mags. Fully illustrated in color. (4to) 8.5" x 11". Black cloth, full color dust jacket. With special limitation plate stating this to be an AP (Artist's Proof) copy of 12 hardcover copies. As-new condition, light bindery rubs.

"Perfect marriage of info and commerce, a scholarly 'zine in the guise of a catalogue." — Obie Greenberg.

PBA produced 12 hardcover copies of our February 3, 2022 catalogue, showcasing 525 lots of pre-Code horror, Golden Age, Silver Age and Underground comic books, and featuring PBA's signature blend of research and commentary. One copy was retained by PBA's Director of Comics and several copies were sent to top consignors. The rest were offered on our website at 200 bucks a pop and quickly sold out, with the exception of a single copy retained for the present sale.

"I found [PBA's comic catalogue] so interesting that I am saving it for the texts that accompany the comics which were put up for auction. This is some of the best commentary I've yet seen on the quality of the content of comic books. I especially enjoyed the reviews of the post-war horror comics. Great. Priceless." — R. Crumb, in an email to PBA's Director of Comics, July 15, 2020.

Consignments welcome for PBA's Fall 2022 Comic Book sale. Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age and Silver Age comics, original art, vintage comic-related photos and ephemera sought. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com.