Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #Vol. 23, No. 6
Pflaum, Geo. A. Publisher, Inc. • Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact Vol. 23
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Unidentified (likely staff artist)
Publication Date
November 16, 1967
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Treasure Chest was a Catholic-themed comic book distributed primarily through parochial schools. This issue features a cover story titled 'Dr. Pat Smith in Vietnam' (starting on page 29), detailing the work of the real-life medical missionary Dr. Patricia Smith during the Vietnam War.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good- (CGC 3.5)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Significant vertical creasing along the left side near the spine. Corner blunting and minor rounding. General surface wear and light foxing/soiling visible on the white areas of the cover. Slight edge wear on the bottom right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 3.5): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Issues of this specific run in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $10-$20. Low grade copies often sell in bulk lots for under $5 each.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair-to-low market demand for this specific title and the current physical condition (3.5) means grading costs would exceed the final value of the book.
Notable Features
Features Dr. Patricia Smith in Vietnam. Comic Code Authority seal present. Educational/Religious genre. Non-mainstream publisher distribution.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1960s newsprint and paper stock. Correct color registration for the period and publisher's standard quality.