Classics Illustrated #40 [HRN 62]
Classic Illustrated #40 brings Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tale "The Pit and the Pendulum" to life with stark, atmospheric art by Harley M. Griffiths, whose inks heighten the story’s dread. The cover, by Henry C. Kiefer, captures the story’s gothic tension in bold lines. This 1949 issue stands as a rare early adaptation of Poe’s work in the series, presented with the historical gravitas of its time.
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Excerpt from a letter by George Washington dated 1790 about bigotry, persecution, and good citizenship. Illustrations depict Washington and American patriotic icons such as the Old North Church and Paul Revere.
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