Famous Monsters of Filmland #14 CGC 8.5 · Cert 4082455004

CGC · UNIVERSAL

8.5 · VF+

Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

Dossier below reflects the anchoring whole grade — 8.0 VF.

Bindery: A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed.
Cover Appearance: Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken.
Inks: Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity.
Corners: Minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners.
Cover Condition: Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing.
Spine: Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break
Staples: Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible.
Paper: Paper is cream to tan and supple.
Interior: Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

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Issue Date: Oct 1961
Pages: OW/W
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 4082455004

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Collector's Notes

CGC 8.5 · OW/W pages

A solid mid-grade copy. A healthy census of 55.

CGC census: 3 graded at 8.5 · 11 graded higher · 55 total · avg 6.62 (CGC Universal label)

Basil Gogos paints Vincent Price from Corman’s The Pit and the Pendulum for the cover of Issue #14. Inside is the most famous contest FM ever ran — the AIP giveaway whose prize was a real part in a real monster picture — plus early Dick Smith makeup coverage. A contest issue’s pages were made to be clipped, which is why intact copies earn their keep.

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