1956 Championship Football Otto Graham Comic & 1973 Jack the Giant Killer Edward Gorey Lot

This exceptional estate ephemera lot features a pair of highly collectible vintage and antique mid-century paper items. The collection pairs a rare 1950s sports promotional comic booklet with a classic 1970s children’s storybook illustrated by a legendary artist.
Included Items:
Championship Football Starring Otto Graham (1956): A rare promotional giveaway comic book presented by the Pennsylvania Athletic Products Division of the General Tire & Rubber Company (Akron, Ohio). Produced by Custom Comics Inc., the book features a facsimile signature and introductory message by Hall of Fame quarterback Otto Graham, followed by a sequential story titled “The Story of Jimmy” teaching teamwork and sportsmanship. The reverse cover showcases an illustrated catalog advertisement for Pennsylvania brand athletic gear.
Jack the Giant-Killer (1973): A vintage softcover children’s booklet published by Scholastic Magazines, Inc. This desirable printing features distinctive, cross-hatched line art illustrations by the iconic artist Edward Gorey.
Era: Mid-Century Modern (1956) through the Retro 1970s (1973).
Condition: Authentic vintage character condition. Both booklets display honest wear consistent with age and storage. The 1956 football comic cover is loose and shows corner rounding, cover creasing, page browning, and significant spine wear/splitting that remains structurally held by the original staples. The 1973 Edward Gorey booklet is flat and uniform with clean inner pages and light corner scuffs.