Huckleberry Hound #11 (Four Color #1105)
Comic Book, periodical publication • Published by Dell Publishing; characters created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera; cover art attributed to Harvey Eisenberg.
Style & Movement
Mid-Century American Cartoon/Animation Art
Medium & Technique
Four-color offset lithography on newsprint with a heavier paper cover stock.
Creation Period
June 1960
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 10.25 x 7 inches; portrait format.
Subject Description
Humorous cover illustration depicting Hanna-Barbera characters Yogi Bear and Huckleberry Hound in the rain. Huckleberry Hound is sheltering himself while playing a flute under the bell of a large sousaphone held by a disgruntled Yogi Bear.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; shows significant signs of age and wear consistent with its era of mass production.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $30.00 (raw/ungraded)
Auction Estimate
$15.00 - $40.00
Provenance History
Likely acquired via newsstand distribution in 1960. Visual evidence of private ownership and long-term storage without protective sleeve.
Art Historical Significance
A representative artifact of the Golden Age of television tie-in comics. It reflects the early ubiquity of Hanna-Barbera characters in American pop culture following the success of 'The Huckleberry Hound Show' (1958).
Notable Features
Includes the 15-cent price point and the 'Big Dell Comics Contest!' promotional text on the cover. Features the classic Dell 'stamp' logo in the upper left corner.
Condition Issues
Prominent surface wear and staining, corner blunting, spine stress marks, chipping along the right edge, minor foxing/yellowing, and significant paper tanning due to high acid content in vintage newsprint.
Conservation Recommendations
Place in an acid-free archival Mylar sleeve with a buffered backing board. Store in a cool, dry, dark environment to prevent further paper embrittlement and UV fading.