Sergeant Preston of the Yukon ##10
Dell Comics • Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (Four Color #418)
Writer
Uncredited (likely Gaylord Du Bois)
Interior Artist
Alberto Giolitti
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Painted Cover)
Publication Date
August-October 1952
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Follows the adventures of Sergeant Preston of the North-West Mounted Police and his faithful lead sled dog Yukon King during the Gold Rush era of the 1890s. This issue typically includes the main story of crime-fighting in the frozen north and backup features like 'King, the Story of a Dog'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy spine wear with numerous color-breaking stress lines and small tears; rounding and blunting of all four corners; significant chipping and small missing pieces along the right edge and top right corner; multiple color-breaking creases across the front cover; general surface soiling and foxing visible in white areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $15.00; Graded (CGC 2.0): $35.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent low-grade raw copies of early Dell Sergeant Preston issues have sold for between $8 and $20 depending on exact condition. High-grade (NM) copies of this specific issue can reach $150+, but this specimen is at the lower end of the range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (roughly $25-$40 plus shipping) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. This is a common reader-copy or placeholder for a collection.
Notable Features
Early series issue; Painted cover; Based on the popular radio program of the same name; Features Yukon King.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Golden/Silver Age transition Dell publication. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation (browning) and the 10-cent price point matches the 1952 publication date.