Classics Illustrated No. 4 — The Last of the Mohicans (James Fenimore Cooper, Gilberton, 1942)
An early and highly desirable Golden Age Classics Illustrated edition, this 15¢ copy of The Last of the Mohicans features James Fenimore Cooper’s timeless frontier adventure brought to life in rich vintage artwork. The issue depicts the noble Native American hero Uncas, and is among the first ten numbers published by Gilberton Co., making it especially collectible.
This example shows excellent color retention and clean presentation for its age, preserved in a protective sleeve.
Details:
- Material: paper / pulp comic stock
- Hardware: stapled binding
- Features: full-color adaptation; early pre-1950 yellow-banner Gilberton print; historical frontier theme
- Dimensions: 7" x 10"
- Condition: general edge wear, light creases, mild aging to paper; overall good vintage collectible condition
Available at KW Consignment Inc., Waterloo, Ontario.
HS Code: 4901.99.00
Country of Origin: United States