Rin Tin Tin & Rusty ##31
Sagédition (G.E. Paris) • Vedettes de la TV: Rin Tin Tin & Rusty
Writer
John David (Translated/Adapted for French market)
Interior Artist
C.C. Beall / Various
Cover Artist
Sabatier (Unsigned, based on series style)
Publication Date
December 1961
Cover Variant
Regular French Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
French language adaptation of the adventures of the famous German Shepherd Rin Tin Tin and his young companion Rusty at Fort Apache. This issue specifically features the debut of 'Jeff Arnold' as noted on the cover (a translation of the British character from 'Riders of the Range').
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine wear with visible stress lines and paper splitting at the bottom left; rounded and blunted corners; noticeable surface staining/dirt on the yellow background; minor color-breaking creases across the bottom right quadrant; general tanning consistent with vintage European paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Similar French Rin Tin Tin issues from the early 60s typically sell for 5-15 Euros in European markets depending on preservation.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC/CBCS shipping and fees far exceed the market value of the comic. Best kept in a archival bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
French language edition; Features the debut of Jeff Arnold; Notable totem pole cover art; Printed by G.E. (Générale d'Éditions) Paris.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1960s French publication. Paper quality is characteristic of Sagédition's mid-century output, which used lighter, more acidic newsprint than US counterparts.