More Adventures of Rupert

Alfred Bestall

Published by The Daily Express, London, 1947

About this Item

The first edition of the charming 1947 Rupert Bear annual, following the adventures of the beloved anthropomorphic bear and his friends. The twelfth 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 ten tales, including 'Rupert and the Black Cat' and 'Rupert and the Paper Kettle'.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 M H Hardy to the first leaf, and with the tails of the first two leaves clipped. In the publisher's original paper covered wraps. Light spotting to front wrap, with faint handling marks to rear wrap. Minor closed tear to back strip tail. Tail of first two leaves clipped. Contemporary inscription to first leaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 911F17

Bibliographic Details

Title: More Adventures of Rupert

Publisher: The Daily Express, London

Publication Date: 1947

Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: Alfred Bestall

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book