Classics Illustrated #132 (1956, Gilberton)

Classics Illustrated #132 – The Dark Frigate by Charles Boardman Hawes (1956, Gilberton)

Set sail on the high seas in this thrilling adaptation of The Dark Frigate, the Newbery Medal–winning novel by Charles Boardman Hawes. Follow young Philip Marsham as fate sweeps him into the world of pirates, danger, and moral choice aboard the ill-fated Rose of Devon.

Details:

• Publisher: Gilberton Company, Inc.

• Series: Classics Illustrated

• Issue: #132

• Year: 1956 (15¢ cover)

• Story Adaptation: The Dark Frigate by Charles Boardman Hawes

Condition:
FR/GD – noticeable wear including spine stress, cover creases, and edge chipping. Some writing on the front cover and a horizontal crease line. Despite wear, the interior pages remain complete and intact.

Collector’s Note:
An enduring sea adventure classic adapted for the Classics Illustrated line. This copy has plenty of vintage charm, showing signs of its journey while keeping the full story alive for collectors or fans of nautical fiction.

Condition:
Raw/ungraded copy. Shows wear typical for its age, as seen in the photo.

Shipping:
Ships bagged and boarded with tracking.