The 1st Treasury of Herman #N/A (Treasury Collection)
Andrews and McMeel • Herman Treasury
Writer
Jim Unger
Interior Artist
Jim Unger
Cover Artist
Jim Unger
Publication Date
1979
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing (Likely)
Comic Description
A comprehensive collection of the popular 'Herman' comic strips by Jim Unger. The strip is known for its deadpan, offbeat humor, featuring 'everyman' characters in absurd, everyday situations.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible foxing and brown spotting on the cover face, spine-edge wear, blunted corners (especially bottom left), and general yellowing of the paper stock consistent with age and storage conditions.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00; Graded: Not applicable (low census/demand for grading)
Recent Sales
Copies of this treasury routinely sell on secondary markets like eBay for $10.00 to $20.00 depending on condition. Signed copies or those with unique inscriptions can fetch slightly more.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book. Keep as a reading copy or for its nostalgia value.
Notable Features
Oversized 'treasury' format. Contains hundreds of syndicated panel cartoons from the early run of the series.
Authentication Notes
The Jim Unger signature on the cover is a printed facsimile (part of the trade dress), not a hand-signed autograph. Paper stock appears to be the standard matte finish used in late 70s trade paperbacks.