Il piccolo sceriffo serie cpl. a striscie 1-173 - vari - 1 Complete series - First edition - 1948/1951
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The complete first series of *Il piccolo sceriffo* comprises 173 original strips published by Torelli from 1948 to 1951, in good condition, with artwork by Torelli and Zuffi.
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Description from the seller
The Little Sheriff 1-173 COMPLETE 1st series 1948-1951 original
Description
Historic and very rare complete collection of
“IL PICCOLO SCERIFFO”
the first strip-original series.
Complete sequence:
from No. 1 to No. 173
published between 1948 and 1951.
A landmark series of post-war Italian popular comics, among the most sought after by vintage collectors.
Includes the rarissima (very rare):
No. 1 “IL CORVO”
The collection comes from an old private collection and is stored individually in protective sleeves with additional card backing as shown in the photo.
Characteristics of the collection
Original complete series
173 strips in total
First chronologically ordered series
Torelli Editions
Period 1948-1951
Original strip format
Unrestored material
Colors generally still vibrant
Condition
General conditions:
GOOD / VERY GOOD
with normal natural variation among issues.
Present:
normal signs of aging,
small creases,
light edge wear,
moderate patina of time,
some reading marks.
Many issues appear well preserved with colors still fresh.
No. 1 and many early numbers are particularly presentable compared with the average typically available on the market.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Why buy this collection
Key historical series of Italian comics
Complete collection difficult to find
Presence of the original No. 1
Material increasingly rare on the market
Ideal for advanced collectors and investors in vintage comics
Great collecting and display impact
Target audience
Collectors of prewar/postwar Italian comics
Fans of classic Italian westerns
Collectors of original strips
Investors in collectible comics
Scholars of the history of Italian popular publishing
Shipping
The collection will be packed with maximum care:
protective sleeves,
rigid protections,
reinforced cardboard,
traceable shipping
The Little Sheriff 1-173 COMPLETE 1st series 1948-1951 original
Description
Historic and very rare complete collection of
“IL PICCOLO SCERIFFO”
the first strip-original series.
Complete sequence:
from No. 1 to No. 173
published between 1948 and 1951.
A landmark series of post-war Italian popular comics, among the most sought after by vintage collectors.
Includes the rarissima (very rare):
No. 1 “IL CORVO”
The collection comes from an old private collection and is stored individually in protective sleeves with additional card backing as shown in the photo.
Characteristics of the collection
Original complete series
173 strips in total
First chronologically ordered series
Torelli Editions
Period 1948-1951
Original strip format
Unrestored material
Colors generally still vibrant
Condition
General conditions:
GOOD / VERY GOOD
with normal natural variation among issues.
Present:
normal signs of aging,
small creases,
light edge wear,
moderate patina of time,
some reading marks.
Many issues appear well preserved with colors still fresh.
No. 1 and many early numbers are particularly presentable compared with the average typically available on the market.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Why buy this collection
Key historical series of Italian comics
Complete collection difficult to find
Presence of the original No. 1
Material increasingly rare on the market
Ideal for advanced collectors and investors in vintage comics
Great collecting and display impact
Target audience
Collectors of prewar/postwar Italian comics
Fans of classic Italian westerns
Collectors of original strips
Investors in collectible comics
Scholars of the history of Italian popular publishing
Shipping
The collection will be packed with maximum care:
protective sleeves,
rigid protections,
reinforced cardboard,
traceable shipping
Details
Number of objects
1
Language
Italian
Item
Complete series
Condition
Good
Edition
First edition
Series
Il piccolo sceriffo
Issue number
serie cpl. a striscie 1-173
Comic book title
vari
Binding
Stapled
Publisher
Torelli
Artist
Torelli / Zuffi
Year oldest item
1948
Year youngest item
1951
