BONANZA #N. 12
Vedettes TV / Sage Editions • Bonanza (French Edition - Mensuel Series No. 12)
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Unknown (Attributed to Sage house artists)
Publication Date
Avril 1966 (April 1966)
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A French translated anthology series based on the popular American western television show Starring Pernell Roberts (Adam), Dan Blocker (Hoss), Michael Landon (Little Joe), and Lorne Greene (Ben Cartwright). This issue features Adam Cartwright on the cover.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant surface wear and creasing visible through the poly-bag; large price sticker/label applied directly to the front cover which may cause paper pull if removed; corner blunting and spine stress; overall aging/yellowing typical of newsprint paper from the 1960s.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25 USD. Graded: $40 - $60 USD (Low demand for French-language TV ties generally keeps prices modest).
Recent Sales
Comparable European TV-themed comics from the mid-60s typically sell for 5-15 Euros in raw, mid-grade condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would exceed the market value of the book. The sticker on the cover is a major flaw that would negatively impact a professional grade.
Notable Features
Foreign language (French) edition; features photo-referenced painted cover art of Pernell Roberts as Adam Cartwright; 'Vedettes TV' branding.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1966 French publication. The printing registration and paper aging are consistent with Sage Editions' production standards from the Silver Age.