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Price: 1060 USD
Location: Arlington, Texas
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Series Title: Pep Comics
Character: Archie
Publication Year: 1944
Era: Golden Age (1938-55)
Publisher: Archie Publications
Type: Comic Book
Grade: 5.0 Very Good/Fine
Tradition: US Comics
Professional Grader: Comic Book Certification Service (CBCS)
Certification Number: 17-0DA35DB-034
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Vintage: Yes
Language: English
Issue Number: 48