Rin Tin Tin et Rusty #7 (Mensuel No. 7)
Sagédition • Rin Tin Tin et Rusty (French Series)
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Various (Includes Aidans for Thunga)
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Likely Studio Sagédition)
Publication Date
Circa 1970-1971
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing (French Edition)
Comic Description
A French language comic based on the popular American Rin Tin Tin television series. Features adventures of the German Shepherd dog and his young companion Rusty. This issue also includes stories featuring the prehistoric character Thunga and Jimmy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, rounded and blunted corners (especially bottom left), edge wear along the right margin, slight surface scuffing on the red background, and potential minor tanning to paper stock visible through the white areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00; Graded: Not applicable (grading cost exceeds value).
Recent Sales
European editions of this era in average condition typically sell for 3€ to 10€ ($3.50-$11.00 USD) on sites like eBay France or Delcampe.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market for mid-grade French reprints from the 70s is limited, and the grading fees would be significantly higher than the final market value of the book.
Notable Features
Includes a geographical map insert 'En Cadeau: La Carte Vivante de l'Afrique'. Note the multi-currency pricing (France, Belgium, Canada) indicating a wide distribution for the French-speaking market.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period publication. The paper density and ink saturation are consistent with Sagédition printings of the early 1970s. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.