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Buster Brown and His Resolutions (1903)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Buster Brown and His Resolutions (1903)
<B>Buster Brown and His Resolutions (Frederick A. Stokes Co., 1903) Condition: FR.</B></I> This is the very first book collection of one of the very first American comics superstars -- <I>Buster Brown</B></I>. While <I>The Yellow Kid</B></I> may predate him, Buster's popularity with the public easily eclipsed that earlier creation (both of which were by Richard Outcault). Buster was introduced in 1902, named after vaudeville star Buster Keaton. Buster's dog Tige, considered to be the first talking animal in comics, was a huge star in his own right. This initial compilation of strips, printed in color on one side of each page, was distributed through Sears and Roebuck, and is considered the first nationally distributed comic book. Overstreet notes it as rare. This 104 year-old copy has incredible page quality. The front cover is detached and several pages are loose. Overstreet 2007 GD 2.0 value = $1,600.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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