The New Rupert Book, Alfred Bestall — Collectors' Limited Edition Reproduction

£37.50

The New Rupert Book, Alfred Bestall — Collectors' Limited Edition Reproduction

Name: The New Rupert Book, Alfred Bestall — Collectors' Limited Edition Reproduction
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4749
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Publication: Exeter, Pedigree Books Limited in association with Express Newspapers, 2001

Formatting: 4to, pp. [120].

Condition Report: Fine. The book is presented in superb, investment-grade condition, with the binding remarkably tight and seemingly unread. The glazed pictorial boards remain vibrantly bright without any rubbing, scratching, or typical shelf-wear to the extremities. The spine is perfectly square and unfaded, completely avoiding the creasing that so frequently plagues these annuals. Internally, the text block is pristine, with all pages impeccably crisp, white, and devoid of any foxing, tearing, or ownership markings. The bespoke red and gold-tooled presentation slipcase is in Near Fine condition, retaining its structural integrity and bright finish, showing only the most negligible hints of handling to the open extremities.

Catalogue Note: This is a strictly limited, numbered facsimile reproduction of the original 1951 Rupert Annual, famously known as The New Rupert Book. Issued to satisfy collectors as original early copies became increasingly fragile and scarce on the open market, this edition accurately recreates the classic work. It is fully illustrated throughout in vibrant colour by Alfred Bestall, capturing the distinctive charm of the mid-century Daily Express strips.

This specific copy is numbered 10265 on the publisher's official guarantee certificate, confirming its status as part of the limited print run. Complete with its original rigid slipcase, this highly faithful reproduction offers the aesthetic and nostalgic appeal of a mid-century classic without the inherent fragility of a true first printing, making it a highly desirable piece for completionists and dedicated collectors of children's literature.

The New Rupert Book transports readers back to the golden age of British children's adventure, offering a delightful collection of stories featuring the beloved Nutwood bear. Originally appearing in the Daily Express, these iconic strips, masterfully illustrated and written by Alfred Bestall, follow Rupert and his friends, including Bill Badger, Algy Pug, and Edward Trunk, through a series of whimsical, mildly perilous, and highly imaginative escapades. With its vibrant artwork and classic rhyming couplets, this timeless annual captures the innocent wonder of mid-twentieth-century storytelling, preserving the enduring magic of one of Britain's most cherished literary characters.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Alfred Bestall

Book Publisher: Pedigree Books

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 120

Book Publication Year: 2001

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Alfred Bestall

Book Series: Rupert Annual

Country/region of manufacture: Exeter, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

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