Classics Illustrated Junior: The Silly Princess #No. 565
Gilberton World-Wide Publications • Classics Illustrated Junior
Writer
Unknown (Adaptation of folk tale)
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Unknown (Attributed to Gilberton House Staff)
Publication Date
Original publication 1959 (This 15c reprint likely circa 1961-1963)
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
Later Printing (15 cent cover price edition)
Comic Description
An illustrated adaptation of a classic fairy tale/folk story about a princess who is clever but lacks common sense, or is tricked by suitors. Part of the junior line aimed at younger readers with simplified text and larger artwork.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine stress and color-breaking creases along the left edge. Significant corner blunting particularly at the bottom left. Multiple surface creases across the cover. Appears to have paper aging (yellowing) and minor staining or soiling on the white rock areas. Edge wear is visible along the top and bottom.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00 | Graded: $30.00 - $45.00 (Due to low demand for late reprints)
Recent Sales
Similar low-grade Classics Illustrated Junior reprints often sell in lots or for under $10 individually on platforms like eBay. Higher grades (9.0+) of early prints command higher premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition and printing.
Notable Features
15 cent price variant indicates a later printing (Originals were usually 10 cents). Features a non-UPC golden age style layout. Part of the educational comics movement of the mid-20th century.
Authentication Notes
Authentic vintage printing. The paper stock shows natural oxidation (browning/yellowing) consistent with 1960s newsprint and pulp stock used by Gilberton. Staple placement and ink saturation are consistent with period lithographic printing.