Treasure Chest of Fun & Fact #Vol. 22 No. 20
Pflaum, Geo. A. • Treasure Chest of Fun & Fact
Writer
Multiple (Anthology format)
Interior Artist
Multiple (Anthology format)
Cover Artist
Identification from style suggests a staff artist; internal credits often varied by feature.
Publication Date
June 1, 1967
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Catholic-oriented anthology series distributed primarily through parochial schools. This issue features a lead story on 'Dr. Pat Smith in Vietnam,' detailing the real-life work of a medical missionary. Typical issues include educational features, religious stories, and 'Chuck White' adventures.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate to heavy spine wear with significant color-breaking stress ticks. Significant vertical crease/waviness suggestive of past moisture or heavy handling. Corner blunting on all corners. Scuffing and light staining on the front cover. General surface wear and dullness.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded: $30 - $50 (though rarely graded)
Recent Sales
Issues of Treasure Chest from this era generally sell for under $10 in average condition. Higher prices are only seen for 'Holy Grail' issues like the 1964 Chuck White appearance or specific political covers.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Professional pressing could improve the surface wavy texture but would not fix the color-breaking creases.
Notable Features
Features the story of Dr. Patricia Smith, known for her humanitarian work in Kontum, Vietnam. Notable for the 'Comics Code Authority' seal which was rare for educational/religious titles of this type.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic original issue from 1967. Paper stock shows age-appropriate tanning. High-resolution printing of the period is consistent with the visible ink patterns and staple alignment.