It was noted on the Heritage Auction website that the book was in pristine condition. According to The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide comic book historian, Gary Colabuono, owned this book, along with the Action Funnies ashcan. He obtained it directly from retired DC president, Sol Harrison, in 1986.
This is the first time the ashcan book was offered for public sale. And Action Comics #1 Ashcan comic is the first time that Action Comics title ever appeared on a comic book cover.
