The Shadow Annual 1947 Bedsheet Pulp GD/VG 3.0 Modest Stein Art Maxwell Grant For Sale

Details: CLASSIC MODEST STEIN COVER! | The Shadow Annual (1947) | GD/VG (Bedsheet Format)

You are offerding on an incredible piece of Golden Age pop culture history: a highly presentable, structurally solid copy of The Shadow Annual from 1947! Published by Street & Smith, this issue is a prime target for vintage crime fans, pulp art collectors, and serious enthusiasts of the Master of Darkness looking for unique publication formats.

Why this Pulp is a Must-Have:

• Rare \"Bedsheet\" Format: Unlike standard roughly 7x10 inch pulps, this 1947 Annual was published in the larger \"bedsheet\" magazine size. These oversized issues allowed for more expansive cover art and unique interior layouts. Surviving bedsheet pulps are highly sought after by collectors for their display value and distinct formatting.

• Classic Modest Stein Cover Art: This oversized issue is wrapped in a striking, moody cover by Modest Stein. A legendary illustrator for Street & Smith, Stein\'s atmospheric depictions of crime scenes and shadowy figures essentially defined the visual tone of the pulp detective era.

• Maxwell Grant: Featuring stories credited to \"Maxwell Grant\" (the famous house pseudonym primarily used by Walter B. Gibson), this annual is a cornerstone piece for deep-lore completists of The Shadow.

Condition Details & Grading (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):

• Estimated Grade: GD/VG (Good / Very Good) / Approx. 3.0.

• Noted Flaws (Full Transparency): We strictly believe in absolute grading transparency with vintage pulps so you can offer with total confidence. This is a nice-presenting mid-lower grade copy with specific structural wear. Please be acutely aware of the following issues:

  • Spine Splitting: There is a visible spine split at the top of the spine on the front cover, as well as another split at the bottom of the spine on the back cover.

  • Cover Presentation: Despite the noted spine defects, the front cover itself presents very well with strong visual appeal and bright colors, making it an excellent display piece.

  • Page Quality: The interior newsprint pages exhibit light tanning, which is completely typical and expected for 1940s paper stock.

• Photos are your Guide: Please carefully review all provided high-resolution pictures to verify the exact cosmetic presentation of the cover, the extent of the spine splits, and the page quality. What you see in the photos is exactly the pulp magazine you will receive.

• Questions: If you need clarification on the exact flaws or the binding before offerding on this Sky Parlor Collectibles sale, please feel free to send a message!

• Publisher: Street & Smith Publications.

• Year: 1947.

• Format: Vintage Crime Pulp Magazine (Large \"Bedsheet\" Format).

• Publisher: Street & Smith Publications.

• Year: 1947.

• Format: Vintage Pulp Magazine (Bedsheet Format / 8 1/2\" x 11\").