SESAME STREET MAGAZINE ##11
Dell publishing Co. / Children's Television Workshop • Sesame Street Magazine Vol. 1
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Mel Crawford
Publication Date
October 1971
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An early educational magazine featuring characters from the Muppets/Sesame Street. This issue focuses on themes of art and the supermarket, featuring Bert and Ernie on the cover. These issues typically contain games, stories, and activities for children.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Significant surface wear, visible creases across the top left corner, multiple color-breaking spine ticks, blunted corners, and at least two adhesive stickers (yellow '?' and a red dot) applied to the cover which may cause paper loss if removed. A white note 'would not scan' is taped/placed over the top edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00 | Graded: N/A (low market for low-grade children's magazines)
Recent Sales
Similar early 1970s Sesame Street issues in mid-to-low grade typically sell for $10.00 to $20.00 on secondary auction sites. High-grade specimens are rare but command modest premiums from nostalgic collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the magazine, especially given the visible sticker damage and heavy wear.
Notable Features
Features Bert and Ernie on the cover by illustrator Mel Crawford. This was a joint publication between Dell and CTW (Children's Television Workshop) before production moved fully in-house or to other publishers like Golden Books.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1971 Dell print standards. Newsprint interior with a slightly heavier weight glossy cover stock. The Dell logo is visible in the top left corner corner under the '12' price code prefix.