Amazing Stories Pulp July 1949 CGC 4.5 Robert Gibson Jones Elf Cover Shaver
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| Management number | 40589045 | Release Date | 2026/01/11 | List Price | US$59.40 | Model Number | 40589045 | ||
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Sky Parlor Collectibles
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Title: CLASSIC "ELF" COVER | Amazing Stories July 1949 | CGC 4.5
"Exiles of the Elfmounds" - Shaver Mystery Issue
You are bidding on a
CGC 4.5 (Very Good+)
graded copy of
Amazing Stories
(July 1949). This issue features a distinct and whimsical cover by
Robert Gibson Jones
that breaks from the usual "Rocketships and Rayguns" style of the era.
Why this cover is Unique:
The Imagery:
Depicts a woman in a red dress conversing with a
tiny green elf/goblin
standing on a desk. It is a fantastic example of the "Science Fantasy" direction
Amazing
took under editor Ray Palmer.
The Story:
The cover illustrates the novelette
"Exiles of the Elfmounds"
by the controversial and legendary
Richard S. Shaver
. Shaver's stories about ancient hidden civilizations (The Shaver Mystery) were a massive phenomenon in the late 40s.
Issue Highlights:
"Exiles of the Elfmounds"
by Richard S. Shaver.
"The Shortcut"
by Rog Phillips.
"Rendezvous in Space"
by Chester S. Geier (writing
| Category | Books > Fiction Books > Comics |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Marvel |
| Condition | Like new |
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