Tweety and Sylvester ##24
Dell Comics • Tweety and Sylvester (Vol. 1)
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Phil de Lara
Cover Artist
Phil de Lara
Publication Date
February 1959
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Standard Dell Four-Color era narrative featuring the cat-and-bird chases of Sylvester and Tweety. Key stories often involve Sylvester's schemes to bypass Granny and capture Tweety, usually ending in failure for the cat.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
The book presents exceptionally well with bright red cover inks. Very minor blunting on corners and slight spine wear typical for 1950s Dell stock. Based on the photo, there is no evidence of significant creasing, staining, or tanning issues, though back cover and interior page color cannot be seen.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 8.0+): $120 - $200
Recent Sales
Comparable high-grade Dell issues of this era typically sell between $40 and $80 raw. Lower grade copies (VG/Fine) generally trade for $15-$25.
Grading Recommendation
Potentially worth grading if a high-grade collector is seeking it. The high visual eye appeal and lack of color breaking creases on the red cover suggest a grade of 8.0 or higher. A professional clean and press could nudge it toward the 8.5-9.0 range.
Notable Features
10-cent cover price. Distinctive Dell 'A Pledge to Parents' seal on the interior or back. Key features include the iconic artwork of Phil de Lara, who defined the look of Warner Bros. characters for Dell in the 1950s.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. The paper aging at the edges is consistent with 1959 newsprint. The 'Dell Comic' logo and layout match the era's printing standards. No signs of reproduction or modern reprinting visible.