Popular Science (1872-Present Popular Science Publishing Co.) comic books 1938-1940

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Volume 131, Issue 2 - August, 1938. "Marvels of Underground Oil Railroads", fluid freight flows through a vast network of pipelines. "Why We Enjoy Pain", modern psychology traces common habits to mild forms of self-torture. "Fire-Bug Hunters", how arson sleuths make war on incendiaries. "Musical Magician", a college professor coaxes tunes from odd materials, plus much more. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in., black and white w/spot color, 126 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Good $2.50 View scans Water damage: Extensive. Staple rust: Extensive.

April 1938. Cover by Edgar F. Wittmack. 450 pictures and illustrations accompany short articles on automobile safety, the zeppelin, a trial run for television, anesthetics, and much more. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white w/spot color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $20.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

Volume 132, Issue 5 - May 1938. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white w/spot color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Fine $62.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $11.00 View scans Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Moderate.

Vol. 132 #6, June 1938 - Cover by Edgar F. Wittmack. Features include "Uncle Sam's New Ocean Empire", "Wall Around Hell", "Hounds of the Sky" and more. 8.5" x 11.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $5.00 View scans Water damage: Moderate.

Volume 133, Issue 1 - July 1938. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white w/spot color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $9.00 View scan 5" cumulative spine split.

Volume 133, Issue 2 - August 1938. 8.5-in. x 11.5-in.; black and white w/spot color; 102 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $2.50 View scans Corner margin piece torn from last page.

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Add to cart Fair $3.00 View scans Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 15%. Incomplete, See Notes. Staple rust: Moderate.

Volume 135, Issue 1 - July 1939. 8.5-in x 11.5-in, B&W, 240 Pages, Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $2.50 View scans .5" Spine split from top.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $2.50 View scans Front cover detached 20%. Back cover detached 10%.

Vol. 135 #4, Oct. 1939 - Features include "Uncle Sam Arms Against the World", "World's Largest Pearl", "Streamlining the Texas Rangers", "Sky Railway Guides Aircraft" and more. 8.5" x 11.5", 266 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $20.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Volume 136, Issue 5 - May 1940. Features include "Fighting Wars for the Movies," "How Censors Scan the Mail" and more. Illustrated with period photos. 6.5" x 9.5", 240 Pages, B&W and color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $7.00 View scans Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 137, Issue 4 - Oct. 1940. Features include "Bombers or Battleships," "More Guns to Defend America" and more. Illustrated with period photos. 6.5" x 9.5", 252 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.