Treasure Chest of Fun & Fact #Vol. 10 No. 10
George A. Pflaum • Treasure Chest of Fun & Fact (Volume 10)
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Lloyd Ostendorf, various
Cover Artist
Lloyd Ostendorf
Publication Date
January 13, 1955
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Treasure Chest was an educational Catholic comic book series distributed primarily through parochial schools. This issue features educational stories, including a cover story set in Roman times and various 'Fun & Fact' segments aimed at middle-school readers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine wear with multiple splits and color loss. Heavy rounding and blunting of all four corners. Visible creasing throughout the cover, including several color-breaking creases. Significant edge wear and small tears on the left and bottom edges. General soiling and surface scuffing across the front cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded: $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-1950s Treasure Chest issues in similar 'Good' condition range between $8 and $12. Higher grade copies (VF or better) can reach $40+, but this specific issue is not a top-tier silver age key.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC or CBCS grading would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. It is best kept as a reading copy or for historical collection.
Notable Features
Features the art of Lloyd Ostendorf, a well-known illustrator and Lincoln scholar. This series is known for its high moral standards and educational content compared to the horror or superhero comics of the 1950s.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an original 1955 printing based on the paper oxidation (yellowing) visible on the edges and the specific matte finish of the cover stock common to Pflaum publications. No indicators of reproduction or counterfeiting are present.