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  • Issue #1953
    Hollywood Stars Baseball Program (1938-1957 Hollywood Baseball Club) 1953
    • Spine split 10%. Staple rust: Slight.

    1953 Program for the Hollywood Stars Minor League Baseball Team. 7" x 10", 24 pages, B&W Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #89
    Home Run (1953) 89

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    Art by Bob Jenney and Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #89. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured baseball stories. The history of American Little Leagues, then still a fairly recent innovation; All about bunting; The stories of baseball legends Ty Cobb and Jackie Robinson. The cover features another legend, Stan Musial. Small Wonder; The Daffy Dodgers; How to Play First Base; The Little Leagues; Rookies to Watch in '53; Bunting: A Lost Art; Daredevils of the Basepaths; Playing the Outfield; It's in the Cards for '53; Making the Big Leagues. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1
    Hoods Up (1953) 1
    Published 1953 by Fram Corp..

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    Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #2
    Hoods Up (1953) 2
    Published 1953 by Fram Corp..

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    Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #3
    Hoods Up (1953) 3
    Published 1953 by Fram Corp..

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    Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #4
    Published 1953 by Fram Corp..

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    Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #5
    Published 1953 by Fram Corp..

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    Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #6
    Published 1953 by Fram Corp..

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    Hoods Up (1953) is a comic book promotional tool distributed by Fran Oil Filters to service stations. Will Eisner art. 16 pages, 15c cover price. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #54

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    Reprints from Charlton series. "Race Against Death", "Le Sabre", Jimmy Mullane in "24 Hours at Le Mans!", "Buster Camshaft", "Lee Wallard Hard Driver Who Steps on Hard Luck", and "The Bridgehampton Cup". 28 pages, black and white.

  • Issue #1953
    How Does the Tree Crop Grow? (1953) 1953

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    How Does the Three Crop Grow? (1953) is a promotional comic book distributed by the International Paper Co., Mobile, Alabama. The comic tells young readers the wonderful story of how our forest grows and what we need to do to make sure we have wood for future generations. 16 pages, full color, 6.75-in. x 10-in., all newsprint, no cover price.

  • 1953
    How to Build with American Plastic Bricks (1953 Elgo Plastics Inc) 1953

    Catalog for Elgo Plastics toy called American Plastic Bricks. Their parts included working windows, doors, etc. 11-in. x 81/2-in., 12 pages, full color.

  • Issue #0
    How to Draw the Arm (1953 Art Instruction, Inc.) 0

    1953. Instructional guide to drawing the human arm. Part of a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 8.5" x 13.5". 12 pages. Black and white on glossy paper stock.

  • Issue #0-REP
    How to Photograph Women SC (1953 Crown Publishing) 0-REP

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    Later printing. Written by Peter Gowland, a well known glamour photographer. Well illustrated with examples. 5-in. x 6 3/4-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1953
    How to Prevent Falls (1953 National Safety Council) 1953


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    National Safety Council pamphlet on how to prevent workplace falls. 3.5" x 7.5", 8 pages, 2-color.

  • Issue #2080
    Howdy Doody Coloring Book SC (1953 Whitman) 2080


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    Vintage coloring book featuring characters from Kagran's beloved classic television series, "Howdy Doody". 8" x 10.5", 128 pages, B&W.

  • 1954

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    1954 Good Girl Art calendar by Earl MacPherson. This calendar features animals from A-L; the 1955 calendar featured animals from M-Z. Each month features a pin-up girl dressed as an animal. A quality production all around. Comb binding, 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 12 pages plus cover, full color.

  • Issue #4

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    Issue 4. Tales of a Hard-Boiled Australian Detective, Larry Kent. Character created by Ron Ingleby. 7" x 10.25". 24 pages. Black and white.

  • Issue #5
    I Hate Crime! (Australian 1953-1954 Young's Merchandising Company) Australian 5

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    Issue 5. Tales of a Hard-Boiled Australian Detective, Larry Kent. Character created by Ron Ingleby. 7" x 10.25". 24 pages. Black and white.

  • Issue #6
    I Hate Crime! (Australian 1953-1954 Young's Merchandising Company) Australian 6

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    Issue 6. Tales of a Hard-Boiled Australian Detective, Larry Kent. Character created by Ron Ingleby. 7" x 10.25". 24 pages. Black and white.

  • Issue #7
    I Hate Crime! (Australian 1953-1954 Young's Merchandising Company) Australian 7

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    Issue 7. Tales of a Hard-Boiled Australian Detective, Larry Kent. Character created by Ron Ingleby. 7" x 10.25". 24 pages. Black and white.

  • Issue #8
    I Hate Crime! (Australian 1953-1954 Young's Merchandising Company) Australian 8

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    Issue 8. Circa 1953. Tales of a Hard-Boiled Australian Detective, Larry Kent. Character created by Ron Ingleby. Includes: "Betrayed", illustrated by John L. Curtis; and one other unnamed Larry Kent story. 7" x 10.25". 24 pages. Black and white.

  • Issue #9
    I Hate Crime! (Australian 1953-1954 Young's Merchandising Company) Australian 9

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    Issue 9. Tales of a Hard-Boiled Australian Detective, Larry Kent. Character created by Ron Ingleby. 7" x 10.25". 24 pages. Black and white.

  • Issue #17
    Ice Follies Program (1936) 17


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    • Spine split 10%.

    Ice Follies Skating Program Book for 1953. Cover by Fritz Willis. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 20 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #1
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 1

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    Book 1 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. Edition copyrighted 1953. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #2
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 2

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    Book 2 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. Edition copyrighted 1953.NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #3
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 3

    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 3: Composition and Perspective (1953). Illustrating and Cartooning Book 3: Composition and Perspective (circa 1950s). Book 3 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. Edition copyrighted 1953. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #4
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 4

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    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 4: Beginning Cartooning and Illustrating (1953 edition). Book 4 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in.NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #5
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 5

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    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 5: Lettering (1953 edition). Book 5 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #6
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 6

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    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 6: Techniques and Details (1953 edition). Book 6 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #7
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 7

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    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 7: Animal Drawing (1953 edition). Book 7 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #8
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 8

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    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 8: The Human Figure (1953 edition). Book 8 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #9
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 9

    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 9: Animated Cartooning (1953 edition). Book 9 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #10
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 10

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    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 10: Cartoon Strips and Art Staff Work (1953 edition). Book 10 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #11
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 11

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    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 11: Feature Cartooning and Illustrating (1953 edition). Book 11 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #12
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 12

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    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 12: The Study of Color (1953 edition). Book 12 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #13
    Illustrating and Cartooning Instruction Course 13

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    Illustrating and Cartooning Book 13: Book and Magazine Illustration (1953 edition). Book 13 in a popular correspondence art course offered by Art Instruction, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. 44 pages including covers, black and white on glossy paper stock, 8.5-in. x 13.5-in. NOTE: Due to the nature of these item they may or may not include reference graphs. The grade and price of the item is unaffected by the inclusion, or excluson of these graphs.

  • Issue #1
    Indian Chief (1953) Australia 1

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    Australian publication. 32 Pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #2
    Indian Chief (1953) Australia 2

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    Australian publication. 32 Pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #3
    Indian Chief (1953) Australia 3

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    Australian publication. 32 Pages, Full Color.

  • Issue #7
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

    British publication. 36 Page, B&W.

  • Issue #8
    Indian Chief (1953) British 8

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    British publication. 36 Page, B&W.

  • Issue #22
    Indian Chief (1953) British 22

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    British publication. 36 Page, B&W.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Instructor Symbols of Democracy Posters (1941 F. A. Owen Publishing Company) Portfolio 1-REP

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    Revised Edition - 1953. Portfolio of ten prints relating to US symbols of liberty. Each measures 10" x 13", all are B&W on glossy paper.

  • Issue #24
    Intimate Love (1950) 24

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    Photo cover. My Jealous Heart, art by Art Saaf; Vina Russells social life is adversely affected when many young men are drafted into the armed forces; She dates Bill Evans, whose factory work makes him exempt, but becomes jealous when he spends so much time at work with Sue Leeds; Vina breaks off their engagement, only to discover Bill was training Sue to take over his job so he could enlist in the Army, and intended to marry Vina before he left. No Time for Romance, art by Vince Colletta; Gwen is considered a snob by her high school friends because she never participates in social events with them; They dont know her widowed mother works to support the family and Gwen has to care for her brother and sister; New student Roger and Gwen are attracted to each other, but she makes excuses not to see him and he gets the wrong idea. Too Good text story by Mickey Marks, art by Vince Colletta. Stand-In for Love, art by John Celardo; Nurse Kit meets Chris on vacation and they fall in love; He says he was formerly engaged to Leslie but its all over now; They wed and return to his home; Kit is constantly reminded of how lively Leslie was, and tries to emulate her in order to keep her new husband. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #25
    Intimate Love (1950) 25

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    Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Cherished Memory" art by Art Saaf; "Going Steady"; "I Knew Heartache"; "Understanding Women"; "Enchanted Love"; and "Justeen and Bucky". "Accent on Charm: No Substitute for Tact! Fall Wardrobe, Something New!" text article by Martha Hale; and "The Promise: Carol Fell for a Jerk, A Good-Looking Soda Jerk..." illustrated text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #26
    Intimate Love (1950) 26

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    Contains Alex Toth art. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Lonesome for Kisses" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Buried Treasure (magazine) #2 and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "If You're New in Town" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "I Courted Scandal" art by Art Saaf; "Did I Steal Donald Kane?"; "Man of My Own"; and "Those Drug-Store Romeos" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Buried Treasure (magazine) #2, Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST, and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST. "Accent on Charm: Assembly Line, What to Wear and When, Party Lines..." text article by Martha Hale; and "Flame of the Past: Franky's Note Might Ruin Her Life, But Barbara Accepted the Challenge..." illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #27
    Intimate Love (1950) 27

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    Photo cover of actors Betty Ann Grove and Cliff Robertson. In order of appearance: "Borrowed Romance" art by Art Saaf and Mike Peppe; "Love Out West"; "Conversation Clues" art by Art Saaf; "Innocent Sinner"; "Stood Up!"; "Women!!!"; "Where Do I Belong?"; "Sweetheart Wanted"; and "Try These Campus Glamour Tricks" art by Art Saaf. "Accent on Charm: Food for Thought, Presto-Chango, Glasses Can Change, Too!" text article by Martha Hale; and "Don't Bet on Love: Could a Westerner Like Jeff Love an Eastern Girl Like Sue?" illustrated text story by Susan Hendryx. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #29
    Intimate Novels (1950-1954 Designs Publishing Corporation) Digest 29

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    Shameless Wife by Wayne Way. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #30
    Intimate Novels (1950-1954 Designs Publishing Corporation) Digest 30

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    Issue 30 - "Tent-Show Bride" written by Jack Hanley. Softcover, 5" x 7", 126 pages, full text. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #31
    Intimate Novels (1950-1954 Designs Publishing Corporation) Digest 31

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