Author: The Daily Express
Title: Rupert Daily Express Annual
Description: London , Daily Express , 1960-1961. First edition. Hardback. Two very smart Rupert books from The Daily Express Annual with their own delightful comics and interactive activities. In the publisher's original illustrated laminated boards.1960 Rupert is price-clipped. 1961 Rupert is unclipped. This set includes two Rupert books from The Daily Express Annual:Rupert 1960Rupert 1961Both works feature an array of short stories, charming and colourful illustrations, interactive games and puzzles featuring beloved character Rupert Bear.Rupert Bear, first appearing in the Daily Express newspaper in 1920, has been featured as an annual work since 1936 and is illustrated by Alfred Bestall, a former illustrator for Punch magazine. In the publisher's original illustrated laminated boards. Externally, both very smart with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. 1961 Rupert has loss of laminated board to head of spine. Internally, generally firmly bound. 1960 Rupert magic painting leaves have come away. Pages are generally bright and clean with the odd spot. Both have contemporary ink inscriptions from previous owners to the 'Book Belongs to' page. Both magic paintings have been completed and are age toned. Very Good . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. Very Good .

Keywords: Rupert Bear Children's book Illustrated Colour illustrations Children's book Alfred Bestall


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