{"product_id":"more-rupert-adventures-alfred-bestall-1st-edition","title":"More Rupert Adventures, Alfred Bestall — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Daily Express Publications, 1952\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4to, pp. 119.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The original pictorial boards are notably bright and vivid, presenting handsomely beneath a clear protective sleeve with only minor rubbing and mild bumping to the extremities and spine ends; flaws that remain standard and unobtrusive for annuals of this vintage. The binding is remarkably secure and tight, avoiding the structural looseness frequently encountered in children's volumes of this era. Internally, the text block is exceptionally crisp and clean, lacking the heavy foxing, juvenile crayon scribbles, or torn leaves that typically plague mid-century Rupert publications. The 'Belongs To' box on the front free endpaper has been neatly completed in blue ink by a previous owner ('Derek S. Clark'), but the pages remain otherwise unmarked, culminating in a highly presentable and well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This true first edition features the quintessential wraparound cover art and vibrant, two-colour and full-colour internal illustrations by Alfred Bestall, who famously assumed the Rupert Bear mantle from creator Mary Tourtel in 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the volume itself is not exceptionally scarce on the open market, surviving copies that have successfully circumvented heavy structural wear, amateur colouring, and spine deterioration are becoming increasingly difficult to source. The neat, period-inked ownership inscription provides a modest but charming piece of mid-century provenance, marking this as a highly attractive acquisition for collectors of British comic art and nostalgia seeking a solid, complete example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Rupert Bear and his woodland friends in \u003ci\u003eMore Rupert Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e. This charming compilation features a series of beautifully illustrated escapades, including 'Rupert and the Mare's Nest', 'Rupert and the Sea-Sprites', and 'Rupert and the Elephants'. Brought to life by the masterful pen and whimsical rhymes of Alfred Bestall, these vibrant tales capture the enduring magic of Nutwood, offering a timeless window into the golden age of British children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54565542986067,"sku":"5020","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260809_185116.jpg?v=1786515840","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/more-rupert-adventures-alfred-bestall-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}