Charlie Chaplin's Comic Capers #Series 1, No 315
M. A. Donohue & Co. • Charlie Chaplin's Comic Capers
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
J. Keeley
Publication Date
1917
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An early 20th-century compilation of comic strips featuring the iconic silent film comedian Charlie Chaplin, produced by arrangement with the Essanay Company.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy edge wear, chipping along the border, corner blunting, tanning and age toning of the paper stock, spine wear, and potential brittleness due to age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $100 and $300 depending on complete interior page check; Graded value could reach $400 - $600 if authenticated and preserved securely.
Recent Sales
Scarce early 20th-century newspaper strip reprint comic books rarely appear at public auction; comparable antique platinum age comic books range significantly based on institutional demand.
Grading Recommendation
Worth professional grading and encapsulation for preservation purposes given its age (over 100 years old), though it should be handled with extreme care due to fragility.
Notable Features
Antique Platinum Age publication from 1917 featuring Charlie Chaplin, landscape orientation format published by M.A. Donohue & Co. Chicago.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with genuine 1917 paper stock, typical typography, and publisher imprints matching known M.A. Donohue editions from the era.