Alfred Bestall — A New Rupert Book

London, Daily Express, 1945 . First edition. Paperback. The first edition of the charming 1945 Rupert Bear annual, following the adventures of the beloved anthropomorphic bear and his friends. The tenth 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.Stories include: Rupert and the Reindeer, Rupert and Jock, and Rupert's Winter Journey.Illustrated throughout in colour.With the former owner's inscription of Thalia Elizabeth Oldham to the first leaf, which is unclipped. In the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. Significant loss to back strip tail, with two small closed tears to back strip head. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Former owner's inscription to first leaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. Very Good .