Die tollsten Geschichten von Donald Duck Sonderheft #Heft 101
Egmont Ehapa Verlag • Die tollsten Geschichten von Donald Duck Sonderheft (TGDD)
Writer
Carl Barks
Interior Artist
Carl Barks
Cover Artist
Daan Jippes
Publication Date
August 1989
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A German anthology series featuring classic Disney duck stories. This issue contains the story 'The Great Steamboat Race' (Die Wettfahrt auf dem Mississippi) by the legendary Carl Barks, featuring Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking crease on the bottom right corner; spine stress marks and minor blunting on corners; minor horizontal surface impression across the center; slight soiling or ink rub on the blue background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD / Graded: $40 - $60 USD (Note: Graded market for German Disney comics is localized primarily to Europe).
Recent Sales
Recent sales of late 80s TGDD issues in mid-to-high grade typically range from 3 to 10 Euros on European platforms like eBay.de.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the book. It is a common issue with high circulation.
Notable Features
Features the work of Carl Barks; includes currency pricing for DM (Germany), S (Austria), and Fr (Switzerland) in the upper right corner; includes the Ehapa logo.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1989 German printing. The paper stock, color saturation, and the specific typeface for the 'Sonderheft' logo and price block are consistent with Egmont Ehapa production standards of the era.