Texas Rangers #Vol. 57, No. 2
Better Publications (A Thrilling Publication) • Texas Rangers (Pulp Magazine Series)
Writer
Jackson Cole
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Sam Cherry
Publication Date
July 1953
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Western pulp magazine featuring the novel 'The Barbed Barrier' starring the character Jim Hatfield of the Texas Rangers. The story involves range wars, land disputes, and classic Western law enforcement themes common to the Jackson Cole house name.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with visible stress and ticking; multiple creases across the front cover; corner blunting and edge wear; visible soiling and possible water spotting; a white price sticker is applied directly to the front cover which significantly affects the grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded: $40 - $60 (though rarely graded)
Recent Sales
Similar low-grade issues of the mid-50s run have recently sold on auction sites for between $12 and $30 depending on the specific cover art appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The sticker on the cover and the overall condition in a low-demand pulp category means the cost of grading will likely exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features a classic 'confrontation' cover by Sam Cherry; part of the long-running Better Publications pulp line; Jim Hatfield novel; includes 25c cover price.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1953 pulp magazine. The paper stock shows characteristic yellowing and browning (tanning) consistent with the high-acid pulp paper used in that era. No signs of modern reproduction are visible.