Author: Alfred Bestall
Title: The New Rupert Book
Description: London, The Daily Express, 1946 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of the charming 1946 Rupert Bear annual, following the adventures of the beloved anthropomorphic bear and his friends. The eleventh 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.Featuring tales including 'Rupert and the Prince of China' and 'Rupert and Podgy&apos.Illustrated throughout in colour.Authored and illustrated by Alfred Bestall, who took over from Mary Tourtel in 1935.With the former owner's inscription of Audrey Francis to the first leaf, which is unclipped. In the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. Light rubbing to joints, otherwise externally excellent. Spotting to text block fore edge. Rear hinge strained, but firmly held, with gutter of first leaf age toned with spotting. Inscription to first leaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd spot to page perimeters. Very Good . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. Very Good .

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