MVPs – Most Valuable Pulp issues

Prompted by a recent commenton Facebook, I set out to list the most valuable pulp issues based on realized prices. Highest prices for fine condition, lower for lower grade issues.

Did i miss something out? Probably. Let me know – leave a comment.

Magazine
Comments
Cover
Price realized (USD)
All-Story
Tarzan issue
59750
41825
37500
28750
23900
Weird Tales
First issue
16730
13145
8365
6572
Doc Savage
First issue
13200
8400
Weird Tales
Second issue
7170
Amazing Stories
Buck Rogers issue
6600
Zeppelin Stories
Gorilla of the Gasbags
6572.50
Weird Tales
Bedsheet issues VG+
4000-5000
Lone RangerTales
Eight issues
14101
Weird Tales
First Conan
5377
Weird Tales
Batwoman
4481
1560
Saucy Movie Tales
May 36,
Mar 37 Fine
4182
Astounding Stories
Shadow out of time (signed by Lovecraft)
3107
Shadow
First six issues bound
13145

Black Mask
Hammett Maltese Falcon
1500

6 comments

  1. I paid $1500 for my Tarzan ALL STORY but it lacks the cover, otherwise I would never pay these prices. The second issue of WEIRD TALES probably is rarer and harder to find than the first issue.

    The Maltese Falcon BLACK MASK is a bargain at $1500. I've always been puzzled about how blind first edition hardcover collectors are concerning the true magazine first editions. I once saw a friend buy the 5 issue Falcon serial for only $3600. I consider it to be worth far more because of its importance and rarity.

  2. By the way, many years ago, I once had a chance to trade for the original cover painting. But there was so much dirt and grime on the canvas that I didn't realize it was Zorro! Perhaps my biggest blunder…

  3. I have no records of that issue's sale. Either it's very rare or costs less than anything already on the list. Do you have any idea as to value?

  4. Maybe someday it'll come back to you, that'll be the time for you to write "The return of Zorro". And as for the first time, that was Zorro in disguise and so he got away 🙂

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