Photoplay Magazine #Volume 11, Number 4
Photoplay Publishing Company • Photoplay Magazine
Writer
Various (Editorial staff led by James R. Quirk)
Interior Artist
Various Photographers and Illustrators
Cover Artist
Hamilton King
Publication Date
March 1917
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a silent film era fan magazine. Key content includes a feature titled 'A Week End with Mary Pickford', articles on 'Submarine Movies' (early underwater cinematography), censorship debates of the era, and over 150 pictures of silent film stars.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Heavy wear including a significant horizontal crease/tear across the right middle edge, a mailing label remnant or sticker scar on the bottom left corner, pencil markings (50c each) on the top right, significant edge wear, yellowing/brittleness of paper, and visible spine splitting.
Estimated Market Value
$20.00 - $40.00 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Copies of Photoplay from the 1910s in similar low-grade condition typically sell for $15 to $50 depending on the importance of the cover star; this issue features a generic Hamilton King girl rather than a specific major star, limiting its peak value.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the market value of the magazine in this condition. It is a historical artifact best kept in a protective sleeve for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features a 'Hamilton King Girl' on the cover. Historically significant for the Mary Pickford feature and the early discussion of film censorship. 15 cent original cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1917 magazine. Features period-correct typography ('V' used for 'U' in 'SVBMARINE' and 'PICTVRES'), age-appropriate paper oxidation, and authentic 15-cent price point for the era.