Treasure Chest of Fun & Fact #Vol. 10 No. 10
Geo. A. Pflaum, Publisher, Inc. • Treasure Chest of Fun & Fact
Writer
Various (religious and educational contributors)
Interior Artist
Various (including likely contributions by Frank Borth or similar studio artists)
Cover Artist
Identification not clearly visible (often uncredited in various Pflaum publications)
Publication Date
January 14, 1955
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Treasure Chest was a Catholic-oriented comic book series distributed primarily in parochial schools. It features historical narratives, lives of the saints, and educational facts. This issue appears to feature a story set in Ancient Rome.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress, moderate corner blunting, possible foxing on the right edge, slight yellowing of the cover paper, and handling wear consistent with age. The polybag makes precise inspection difficult, but edge wear is evident.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $25.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Issues from this volume and era generally sell for under $20 in raw mid-grade condition. There is low market demand for general religious anthology issues unless they contain rare specific artist work.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($30+) would exceed the current market value of the book. It is best kept raw in a archival-safe bag and board.
Notable Features
Educational/Religious anthology format; historically distributed via subscription/school channels rather than traditional newsstands.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock appears consistent with the newsprint and heavier cover stock used by Geo. A. Pflaum in the mid-1950s. No signs of modern reproduction or counterfeiting are present; the natural aging of the ink and paper is consistent with a 1955 origin.