Classics Illustrated No. 87 — A Midsummer Night’s Dream (William Shakespeare, Gilberton, 1952)
A beautiful early 1950s Classics Illustrated adaptation of William Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This issue, priced at 15¢, features a richly colored fantasy cover depicting Puck, Titania, and Bottom — one of the more visually enchanting covers from the Classics Illustrated series.
Published by Gilberton Co. Inc., this comic transforms Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of magic, love, and transformation into an accessible illustrated format that captured the imaginations of mid-century readers and remains a collector favorite today.
Details:
- Material: paper / pulp comic stock
- Hardware: stapled binding
- Features: vibrant color cover; 15¢ Gilberton edition; early Shakespeare adaptation
- Dimensions: 7" x 10"
- Condition: light cover wear and age toning; staples tight; small edge creases; overall very good vintage condition
Available at KW Consignment Inc., Waterloo, Ontario.
HS Code: 4901.99.00
Country of Origin: United States