Charlie Chaplin in the Movies #No. 316
M.A. Donohue & Co. • Charlie Chaplin in the Movies
Writer
J. Keeley
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Unknown
Publication Date
1917
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An early 20th-century comic/picture book featuring comedic adventures and imagery inspired by the legendary silent film actor Charlie Chaplin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy edge wear, corner rounding and blunting, surface soiling, tanning and yellowing of the paper, spine wear with potential splitting or staple rust, minor creasing throughout the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $50 - $150 depending on complete interior page check; Graded value could reach $200 - $400 if preserved well.
Recent Sales
Very rare vintage antique comic/booklet items like early M.A. Donohue Charlie Chaplin publications infrequently appear at specialized antique paper auctions, selling anywhere from $75 to $250 based on preservation.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading by CGC or CBCS is worth considering due to the high antique age (over 100 years old), but costs should be weighed against the modest overall market value for this specific grade.
Notable Features
Early silent film merchandise featuring Charlie Chaplin from 1917, published by M.A. Donohue & Co. Chicago by arrangement with Essanay Company.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1917 antique publication based on paper stock aging, typography, copyright notices, and publisher ink style consistent with M.A. Donohue productions of that era.