Author: Alfred Bestall
Title: The New Rupert Book
Description: London, Daily Express Publications, 1938. Cloth. A lovely illustrated Rupert Bear annual, the third ever published, complete with the colour illustrations by Alfred Bestall. The third Rupert Bear annual, containing a selection of the classic and charming comic strips.Rupert Bear is a popular children's comic strip character, a cornerstone of British culture since his first appearance in 1920. He was originally created by mary Tourtel, in order to win sales for the Daily Express from its rivals, the Daily Mirror and the Daily Mail.Including 'Rupert and the Daffodils', 'Rupert, Edward, and the Paper-Chase', 'Rupert in Mysteryland', 'Rupert and the Ruby Ring', 'Rupert and the Cuckoo Clock', 'Rupert and Pong-Ping', 'Rupert and Peter', and 'Rupert and Bill in the Tree Tops&apos.Illustrated in colour throughout.By Alfred Bestall, best known for writing and illustrating Rupert Bear for the London 'Daily Express' from 1935 to 1965. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with illustrated paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the spine and extremities, resulting in a little loss of paper to the extremities. A couple of small cracks to the joints. Spine is lightly faded and discoloured. Minor marks to the boards and spine. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Good . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. Good .

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