Classics Illustrated No. 1 The Three Musketeers (Alexandre Dumas) Good Condition
$ 8.49
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Classics Illustrated No. 1 The Three Musketeers (Alexandre Dumas) Good Condition. A beautiful example of mid-20th-century educational comics and a nostalgic piece for collectors and readers alike. • Adaptation of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. • Title: The Three Musketeers. Offered here is Classics Illustrated No. 1 – The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, a 1971 Gilberton reprint edition of the famous Classics Illustrated debut issue. Originally introduced in 1941, this later 1971 version continues the series’ tradition of bringing the world’s greatest literary works to life through vivid artwork and engaging storytelling. This issue adapts Dumas’ timeless adventure tale of D’Artagnan and his fellow Musketeers — Athos, Porthos, and Aramis — as they defend honor, loyalty, and friendship in 17th-century France. A beautiful example of mid-20th-century educational comics and a nostalgic piece for collectors and readers alike. Key Details: • Title: The Three Musketeers • Series: Classics Illustrated • Issue No.: 1 • Author: Alexandre Dumas • Publisher: Gilberton Company, Inc. • Publication Date: 1971 (25¢ cover edition) • Era: Bronze Age Reprint (original story 1941) • Cover Price: 25¢ • Genre: Adventure / Historical Fiction / Classic Literature • Format: Staple-bound comic, approx. 36 pages Condition: • Estimated Grade: Very Good (VG 4.0) • Front Cover: Bright color with light surface wear and creasing; no major tears • Back Cover: Clean with minor toning from age • Spine: Tight, staples secure • Interior Pages: Complete, off-white to tan, supple and legible • Staples: Firm, minimal rust Features: • 1971 Gilberton reprint of the first Classics Illustrated issue • Adaptation of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas • 25¢ cover price edition (distinct from the 15¢ 1950s version) • Educational adaptation bridging literature and art • Ideal for collectors, educators, and vintage comic enthusiasts
