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Bijou Funnies #1 (Print Mint, 1968) Condition: VF-.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Comics Start Price:60.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
Bijou Funnies #1 (Print Mint, 1968) Condition: VF-.
<B>Bijou Funnies #1 (Print Mint, 1968) Condition: VF-.</B></I> Featuring the work of Skip Williamson, Robert Crumb, Jay Lynch, Gilbert Shelton, and Jay Kinney, few Underground Comix are as significant as this one. Scarce, and highly sought after, these almost never surface for sale. Originally cut and bound by hand, the printing irregularities and .25" overlap cover make this immediately recognizable as a true first printing -- however the hand-crafted nature of this comic has caused major problems for keeping copies in high-grade condition. Generally the parts of the front and back cover that overhang the interior got easily frayed and torn, which means that finding a copy in VF or better condition is nearly impossible. Since it was published so early in the Underground Comix movement, this book was generally treated more cavalierly than more mainstream comics. Even if the book had been treated gingerly, natural pressing of the covers against the interior would almost always have formed a distinct crease with friction wear. This copy has no tears or fraying, and the overhang creasing is extremely minor; less than we've ever seen before. An extremely rare comic, this is undoubtedly among the nicest copies in existence. <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.