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Heritage Auction Galleries and Diamond International Galleries

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From Heritage Auction Galleries:
Heritage Auction Galleries' Comics Signature Auction, held September 8 & 9 in Baltimore, Maryland in conjunction with Diamond International Galleries, posted results of $2,197,356 for 1,209 lots.

"This auction was anchored by the treasures of legendary collector John McLaughlin," said Ed Jaster, Vice-President for Dallas-based Heritage, "and enthusiasts worldwide responded eagerly to the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire these rare wonders."

Highlights included:

  • McLaughlin's All-Story Magazine, October 1912 for $59.750
  • The Carmine Infantino/Murphy Anderson cover to Batman #196, $59,750
  • Superman #1, $35,850
Source: Heritage Auction Galleries

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Battlestar Galactica "In Pharaoh's Tomb"Superman #1Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson - Batman #196 Cover Original Art Batman's First Appearance Comic Book
All-Story October 1912 Reign of the Superman Science Fiction Fanzine V1#3 Police Comics #1Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original Art
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Sunday Comic Strip Original ArtMarvel Mystery Comics 132-Page Issue - Variant Edition
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