Cinderella #No. 503
Gilberton Company, Inc. • Classics Illustrated Junior
Writer
Charles Perrault (Original Story adapt.)
Interior Artist
Alex A. Blum
Cover Artist
Alex A. Blum
Publication Date
Original pub. October 1953; This copy circa late 1950s/early 1960s based on 15 cent price
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
Later Printing (15 cent cover price reprint)
Comic Description
A retelling of the classic fairy tale 'Cinderella' featuring the protagonist, her fairy godmother, the pumpkin carriage, and her transformation for the ball. This series was designed to introduce younger children to classic literature.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with multiple stress lines and color breaks. Significant corner blunting and minor rounding. Visible surface creasing on the right side of Cinderella's dress. Edge wear throughout. General soiling and tanning consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 3.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition of CI Junior reprints typically sell for under $10. High grade original first printings (10 cent variants) command significantly higher premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading usually exceed the market value for 15-cent reprint versions in this condition. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the 15 cent cover price indicating a later Gilberton reprint. Classics Illustrated Junior series is known for its distinctive horizontal 'logo' box and painterly cover styles.
Authentication Notes
Authentic vintage copy. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related yellowing. Staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with mid-century mass-market distribution.