Gilberton Released August 1947

Classics Illustrated #40 (1947) First Print

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Classics Illustrated #40 is an issue of the Classics Illustrated series from Gilberton, released August 1, 1947. Written by Edgar Allan Poe with artwork by Henry Kiefer. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 3 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant covers.

Low
$35
Mid
$90
High
$350
Published August 1947

Adaptations of 3 Edgar Allan Poe stories

Key Facts

  • Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe stories:
  • The Pit and the Pendulum (13 pages)
  • The Adventure of Hans Pfall (22 pages)
  • The Fall of the House of Usher (14 pages)

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Cover art for Classics Illustrated #40
First printing back cover
Second printing - HRN 62 meaning there are 62 back catalog entries
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Covers (4)

Cover for Classics Illustrated #40
Cover for Classics Illustrated #40 Cover for Classics Illustrated #40 Cover for Classics Illustrated #40 [HRN 62]