Classics Illustrated: Tom Brown's School Days #No. 45
Gilberton Company, Inc. • Classics Illustrated
Writer
Thomas Hughes (Original Author), George Lipscomb (Adaptation)
Interior Artist
Alex A. Blum
Cover Artist
Alex A. Blum
Publication Date
March 1948 (Original Publication Date)
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
Later Printing (15-cent cover price indicates a reprint between 1951-1962)
Comic Description
An adaptation of Thomas Hughes's classic 1857 novel depicting Victorian-era life at Rugby School, focusing on the character Tom Brown and his experiences with school sports and bullying.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy overall wear; significant color breaking creases across the cover; spine roll and spine stress; edge wear with multiple small tears; blunted corners; surface scuffing and minor soiling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded: Not applicable (grading costs exceed market value)
Recent Sales
Comparable later printings of No. 45 in similar low grade typically sell for $5 to $10 on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is a late-era reprint in poor-to-fair condition and is not a high-demand key issue.
Notable Features
Features the 15-cent price variant, indicating it is a later reprint of the original 1948 10-cent issue. Classics Illustrated are known for having hundreds of different printing variations.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gilberton printing. Paper stock shows age-appropriate tanning; the 15-cent price box is consistent with mid-1950s production runs.