Charlie Chaplin in the Movies #No. 316
M.A. Donohue & Co. • Charlie Chaplin in the Movies
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Unknown
Publication Date
1917
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An early vintage comic and picture book publication featuring silent film icon Charlie Chaplin, showcasing comedic imagery and scenes reminiscent of his early cinematic shorts.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear along edges, corner rounding, edge chipping, surface soiling, tanning/yellowing of the vintage paper stock, and slight spine roll/stress.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $150, Graded: $200 - $400 depending on exact census population and demand.
Recent Sales
Vintage early 20th-century Charlie Chaplin books and ephemera from M.A. Donohue & Co. occasionally sell at antique book and paper auctions within the $75 to $250 range depending on preservation.
Grading Recommendation
Grading is generally recommended only for high-grade vintage historical pieces. Given the antique nature and lower technical grade, professional grading may be worthwhile for archival preservation, but check grading costs against estimated value.
Notable Features
Extremely rare 1917 antique publication featuring the iconic silent film star Charlie Chaplin, published by M.A. Donohue & Co. Chicago.
Authentication Notes
Appears consistent with genuine 1917 offset/lithograph printing techniques, aged newsprint/paper stock, and period publisher markings for M.A. Donohue & Co.