I'd like to see your GA pedigree books?

Kryptonitecomics · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 8:19 AM

I don't see anything in the pedigree section showcasing or discussing Golden Age books so I figured I would start one. I have never really paid a premium for a Pedigree book but I am not opposed to it if the right book came along :geek:

over the years like most...I have really wanted to get my hands on a nice high grade Mile High but alas the funds were never available so I once purchased a 7.0 that wasn't very exciting even though it had a descent cover....it has since been sold as it didn't hold any magic for me like I guess a high grade masterpiece would :???

Hopefully one day I can scrape up a few grand and get a better example :yipeeeee:

Anyway....a pedigree I am found of and seem to run across a lot and don't usually pay any premium for is the crippen D copies......which i own a few of currently:

this one is now slabbed an 8.0 and although not desirable to most...it's is extemly difficult to find and I was lucky to snag this copy off ebay several years ago...

and finally one of my personal favoriate covers...

oh found one more I bought out of a haritage auction and it's still raw...Rockford pedigree...

Red Hook · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 9:52 AM

Very nice books! Great idea for a thread!

Mac Man · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 12:14 PM

I have the Davis Crippen "D" copy of Detective Comics 42 (2.5 GD+) in my GA thread. The pedigree was a simple coincidence (as I don't really care one way or the other about them) but the cover is :righton:

for me!

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 1:31 PM

Nice books. I will look forward to contributing later.

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 6:16 PM

My only Mile High!

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 6:19 PM

Crowley copy purchased raw!

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 6:24 PM

Cookeville copy purchased raw!

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 6:27 PM

Cookeville copy purchased raw!

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 6:30 PM

Cookeville copy!

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 6:35 PM

Crippen copy!

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 16, 2011 6:38 PM

Detroit Trolley purchased raw!

Kryptonitecomics · **Posted:** Jun 17, 2011 9:20 AM

I have never heard of cookville? You just have to love action comics from the Golden Age....super books. I believe have a raw book with that same L as on your detroit trolley copy :?:

Wonder if it's just a coincedence or if it's possible from that pedigree...God knows where it is but I will have to look :wave:

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 17, 2011 10:48 AM

I have noticed the letter L on other books that are not Detrtoit Trolley's. Neither the Cookeville or Trolley pedigrees are recognized by CGC.

Kryptonitecomics · **Posted:** Jun 17, 2011 11:00 AM

Interesting.....I call the L the laverne & shirley due to the style and my book has the same style but I don't know if there are other indicators as to whether a certain book originated from a specific pedigree. For mile high's there are....not sure about other books.

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 17, 2011 3:26 PM

Marnin Rosenberg handled all of the sales of the Detroit Trolleys. You could check out his archives of past sales here:
http://collectorsassemble.com/archive.php

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 17, 2011 3:46 PM

Here's the history of the Detroit Trolleys:
http://www.collectorsassemble.com/lates ... icle_id=43

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 17, 2011 3:52 PM

You can read about the Cookeville pedigree here:
http://www.ucdailynews.com/news/local/C ... 21124.html

Kryptonitecomics · **Posted:** Jun 20, 2011 9:02 AM

Great links Mike....much appreciated :peace:

Red Hook · **Posted:** Jun 20, 2011 7:48 PM

Mike Greenwood wrote:

You can read about the Cookeville pedigree here:
http://www.ucdailynews.com/news/local/C ... 21124.html

Definitely not a pedigree.

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 23, 2011 7:43 AM

I disagree!

Red Hook · **Posted:** Jun 23, 2011 10:06 AM

I was waiting for you to respond! :tongue:

Seriously, of the major criteria advanced for the declaration of a pedigree ... which ones do you think Cookeville meets?

I know you've got a vested interest in it, but as an objective observer who's really mulled the pedigree designation issue ... I don't think it comes within ten miles of meeting the requirements of a pedigree.

Monkeyman · **Joined:** Apr 25, 2007 2:21 AM **Posts:** 3512

There isn't enough info in the article to make a decision. Is there a more detailed description elsewhere?

Mike

Red Hook · **Posted:** Jun 23, 2011 5:14 PM

1) ORIGIN
A pedigreed collection must have been accumulated by one individual during the time the comics were released on the newsstand.

No real information about this. The "name" on the books look suspiciously like the Lamont Larsen books.

2) QUALITY
A pedigreed collection must primarily consist of high quality comic books.

So far, of the few samples seen, the grades are average at best, with one or two exceptions.

3) COMPLETENESS
A pedigreed collection must contain a substantial number of key or rare issues, or represent a significant portion of a particular genre, company, period, or classic title/character.

No list of these books has been made public, as far as I know. Grade ... incomplete.

4) MARKET ACCEPTANCE
CGC and the collecting community must continue to recognize the pedigree name of a collection past the point of initial sale.

So far that's a no.

Mike Greenwood · **Posted:** Jun 23, 2011 6:13 PM

I will post my defense later. :winkgrin:

Red Hook · **Posted:** Jun 23, 2011 9:31 PM

Monkeyman · **Joined:** Apr 25, 2007 2:21 AM **Posts:** 3512

Diamond Run

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Big Apple

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"D" Copy

Monkeyman · **Joined:** Apr 25, 2007 2:21 AM **Posts:** 3512

Lost Valley

Monkeyman · **Joined:** Apr 25, 2007 2:21 AM **Posts:** 3512

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