Description
Shrimatiji Aur Sale is a vintage Indian comic book that revolves around the everyday adventures of Sheela, a quintessential middle-class housewife, navigating household chores, family dynamics, and neighborhood interactions with wit and resilience. The series started in magazine Sarita in 1968 and was created by renowned cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma. First appearance: 1968, Creator: Pran Kumar Sharma.
The cover artwork features a multicolored illustration of a crowd rushing to a saree store sale, with heavy surface creasing, discoloration, staining, and handwritten markings.
Publisher: Diamond Comics | Issue: Not specified | Pages: Not specified | Language: Hindi
Physical Condition
This copy has been carefully examined.
Grade: Fair/Good (vintage copy with heavy wear, edge damage, and surface markings)
Cover: Multicolored cover featuring artwork of a crowd rushing to a saree store sale; exhibits heavy surface creasing, discoloration, staining, and handwritten markings (“Shital B.” and “68”) at the top.
Spine: Heavy wear along the spine with tearing, chipping, paper loss, and curling edges.
Corners: Blunted, rounded, and significantly worn with creasing and small tears.
Interior Pages: Not visible in the provided image.
Overall: A heavily worn, well-loved vintage Indian comic book bearing clear signs of age and handling, retaining its core visual charm.
Collector Details
- Publisher: Diamond Comics
- Characters: Shrimatiji (the main woman in the foreground in the blue floral saree), a crowd of women running towards the Saree Store sale, and a woman at the bottom resting her face on a stack of boxes.
- Sub-category: Humour / Slice of Life
- Language: Hindi
Authenticity & Value
This vintage comic book is a rare find for collectors, offering a unique glimpse into the life and times of Sheela, the beloved Shrimatiji character. Its condition may be worn, but its historical significance and nostalgic value make it a valuable addition to any comic book collection.
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