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Jim Reid UNITED STATES
Member Since May 2005
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Jungle 47 Cvr

Location: Golden Age goodies
Artist: Rafael Astarita (All)

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Jungle 47 Cvr
Artwork Details
Location: Golden Age goodies
Title: Jungle 47 Cvr
Artist:  Rafael Astarita (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1462
Likes on CAF: 0
Favorited on CAF: 3
Comments: 11
Added to Site: 1/9/2010

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Many years ago, I found myself in the interesting postion of having acquired a piece that art that Albert really wanted for his collection. He called me and asked, "So what do you want for it, Jim?". I said, "No, it's not for sale".. He said, "Jim. I wasn't talking about money, I mean what do you want for it?" Boy, do I like trading!

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Jim Reid
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Member Since: May 2005
Last Login: April 2026
Country: UNITED STATES
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Brett B Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/9/2010

I have no idea what you had to give up, but this is pretty darned nice!
Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 1/9/2010

This is great! But, we all need to know--what did you trade for it?!
Dan F Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/9/2010

I've always regretted not bidding higher on this one, and always wondered where it was. Congrats!
Jim Reid Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/9/2010

Hey Rob, "fair question!" It was a multi-piece trade before it was done, but the key I gave up was a twice-up TTA Everett Subby splash. That was hard to do, as i'm a very big Everett Subby fan, and I've never really replaced it. Dan, I also wish I'd bid higher when it went at Christy's or Sotheby's (whichever). Then I 'd still have that splash!!
Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/10/2010

I am a huge Everett Subby fan but this is a sweet piece of damsel in distress! When trades work well they are a great part of the hobby.
John B Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/10/2010

I see that you are now breaking out the good stuff. Which is somewhat fallacious because it's not like you've been posting chum for the past few months. This is an incredible piece, your collection is beyond exquisite.
Paul DeDomenico Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/10/2011

This is really fantastic!
Robbie  Cook Member Since 2006
Posted On 8/13/2014

Superb trade, Jim! Fiction House had some of the best covers and this is simply gorgeous - a prime example! Trading is the way to go;) Huge congrats!
Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/30/2016

OK, now you're just spiking the ball!
Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/28/2024

Astarita is a very underrated artist of the golden age and this is an example of how much skill and grace he had - 

 Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/5/2026

I've acquired some Astarita since I left my earlier comment - he was a stellar artist when the inking was done right - this a a truly wonderful cover.

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