Vintage rupert annuals make wonderful christmas presents, packed with fun and christmas stories. Special rupert bear coloring book for kids and fans. Geoff dunbar 377 words exact match in snippet view article find links to article english animator and director. The comic strip was, and still is, published daily in the daily express, with many of these stories later being printed in books, and every year since 1936 a rupert. Please login or register to view all issue comments and values in 9 grades. But now i think about it,describing it as first issue is just a clever way of making it sound rarer,although i have also seen this issue described as,rare and vintage. Rupert, ping pong, bill, edward and raggety find some magical, musical stepping stones deep in the woods and unwittingly unleash a naughty young genie bent on making mischief.
Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. The voice, mystery, bear, comics, books, kids, image, livros, children. The adventures of rupert the little lost bear is the first ever rupert the bear book. Rupert bear is a childrens comic strip character created by the english artist mary tourtel and first appeared in the daily express on 8 november 1920. Rupert annual the comic book price guide for great britain. He is drawn wearing a red sweater and bright yellow checked trousers, with matching yellow scarf.
Her works have sold 50 million copies internationally. The book belongs to has been filled in and it is not price clipped. Rupert annual 1951 the new rupert book written by alfred bestall. Rupert bear is a childrens comic strip character created by english artist mary tourtel and first appearing in the daily express newspaper on 8 november 1920. The life and works of alfred bestall, illustrator of rupert bear. May 25, 2010 an incredibly rare rupert bear annual will soon go under the hammer at a gloucestershire auctioneers and could fetch up to. See todays rupert bear book for sale, best offer and auction. Apr 12, 2008 although it is called an annual,i just understood that to be a general term we used to be told we would get an annual for christmas,so i wasnt sure that there wasnt more than one issue,if that makes sense. Oct 06, 2007 inside the book rupert whose adventures have been published in the daily express since 1920 always had a white face.
This series brings to life the classic tales of rupert the bear. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. The character was created by the english artist mary tourtel and first appeared in the daily express on 8 november 1920. The front cover is in great condition and has some age spotting. She drew rupert for 15 years, then handed him over to alfred edmeades bestall, the bestknown rupert illustrator, in 1935. Rupert is a very intelligent and witty white bear, and he has many friends from every corner. The 1973 book is one of only 12 printed that year showing the muchloved childrens character with a brown face on the cover making it ultra rare and causing a stir among collectors across the world, ahead of the auction at dominic winter auctioneers in south.
We currently have 603 books in this category in stock. He wrote the stories and drew those memorable pictures right up until 1965. Even if there can hardly be a person over 50 who did not get given the rupert bear annual, his world is now so remote as to make harry potter seem dangerously daring. Rupert bear was first imagined and drawn by mary tourtel, although on his first appearance in the daily express on 8 november 1920 he was just called the little lost bear. In 1935, the stories were taken over by alfred bestall, who was previously an illustrator for punch and other glossy magazines. The nursery book that bears an investment money the guardian. Nov 08, 2010 rupert bear turns 90 but its just another day at the office this article is more than 9 years old cartoon character becomes a nonagenarian, leaving young ursine rivals winnie the pooh and. The comic book price guide for great britain rupert weekly. Unique auctions forthcoming book includes a good collection of rupert the bear annuals and rupert the bear books from the late 1940s to the present including several fine early examples. Two incredibly rare rupert bear books sold yesterday for a record. Rupert s initial purpose was to win sales from the rival daily mail and daily mirror. Colour pictorial boards rupert at front of a huge snow scene.
Rupert the bear annuals and book collection at unique. Rare rupert the bear hb book the daily express annual 1975 1973. The comic book price guide for great britain rupert. The new rupert colour adventure book annual bear pictures, feeling special. Some of the titles were later published for the woolworths retail chain, with only 18 of the original titles. Rupert bear book 1973 in good working order, we are happy to combine shipping from kidlington on our items to reduce mailing costs where possible, for larger size parcels or heavy items we use a courier so the deliveries are trackedand cheaper than. Rupert bear wears a red jumper and yellow checked trousers with a matching yellow scarf. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Rupert s initial purpose was to grab sales from the rival daily mail and daily mirror. The monster rupert weekly rupert at the seaside rupert little bear more stories rupert story book rupert again rupert bear holiday special total value for all issues of this title listed. What is the stick character in rupert the bear answers.
Margot the midget is a rare rupert the bear childrens illustrated book. The characters are thoughtful and amazing, and the plot is never predictable. Or the 1946 and 1947 rupert annuals, which unlike other years have not been produced in facsimile due to political correctness problems. Rupert the bear books and collectables are for sale to include mary tourtel the adventures of rupert the little lost bear 1921, mary tourtel margot the midget and the little bears christmas 1922, the new rupert book 1946, mary tourtel rupert stories circa 1947, the monster rupert 1950, the new rupert book 1951 and the rupert the bear stamp album. Rupert first appeared in a cartoon strip in the english newspaper the daily express and was a collaboration between his creator mary tourtel and her husband on 8th november 1920. The artist most associated with the character is alfred bestall whose first ruper bear strip appeared on the 28th june 1935. Blumenfeld had been instructed by lord beaverbrook who owned the daily express to find and launch a comic strip character that would prove popular with children, and outstrip competitors comic strips. The contents have been cut by and only three stories, it is awful. The daily express had been looking for a comic strip character to rival those of their competitors. Rupert is a bear who lives with his parents in a house in nutwood, a village and recognise on sight his red jersey, yellow checked trousers and matching scarf are unmistakable.
Feb 15, 2002 the nursery book that bears an investment. Bestall had drawn the cover with a brown face for rupert, as he had done for years. Where is the best place to get an idea of the value. Image comic book price guide image caption the 1936 rupert left is valued at about. Originally depicted as a brown bear, his colour soon changed to white to save on.
My favourite character would have to be rupert, obviously. Rupert bear annuals 12 from 19721979 80 and 81 rupert bear annuals. Rare 1958 vintage childrens annual rupert bear very collectable. This nickname is believed to be derived from the childrens comic book character rupert bear who epitomises traditional public school values see inside the british army by antony beevor isbn 97805528185. Rupert bear 02 childrens comics, vintage childrens. It was on november 8th 1920, that the british newspaper the daily express owned by lord beaverbrook and edited by r. Full list of characters with sub character categories. The nursery book that bears an investment money the.
Each week we join rupert and his pals as they venture into magical worlds of enchantment, intrigue and danger. I had a huge collection going all the way back to the 1940s, with some gaps which i slowly filled in over the years, and every time i got a new book, it meant reading several new rupert stories. Rupert the bear annuals complete set 1936 to present day by mary tourtel, alfred bestall and a great selection of related books, art and. If you have anything to sell, be it a single item or a whole collection then please contact us for a fast efficient and courteous response. Discovering rupert bear at the cartoon museum the blog. This book has been used and i have tried to show in very nice condition. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Buy products related to rupert bear products and see what customers say about rupert bear products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. In stunning condition this rare and collectable rupert the bear book will make a great addition to any rupert bear collection. Childhood images childhood memories comic book covers comic books my books story books bear pictures space ship vintage books. Inside the book rupert whose adventures have been published in the daily express since 1920 always had a white face. Rupert is an animated television series based on the mary tourtel character rupert bear, which aired from 1991 to 1997 with 65 halfhour episodes produced.
Mary tourtels anthropomorphic bear, who has appeared since 1920 in the daily express newspaper, and subsequently in. Rupert bear bumper activity book bumper activity books by rupert bear and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A poets cat, sedate and grave as poet well could wish to have, was much addicted to inquire for nooks to which she might retire. There is always action and neither caldecott nor bestall resorts to action lines in the way for example herge does for tintin, or uderzo for asterix, to inform the dynamics. Annuals about rupert, the bear who wore a red jumper and. Bbc rare rupert bear annual up for sale in gloucestershire. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. In 1935, the stories were taken over by alfred bestall, who was previously an illustrator for punch. Rupert the bear book the adventures of rupert the little lost bear by mary tourtel is for sale. The life and works of alfred bestall, illustrator of. Unlike most modern comic strips, rupert bear has always been produced in the original form of strip with illustrations. Rupert bear book 1973 in good working order, we are happy to combine shipping from kidlington on our items to reduce mailing costs where possible, for larger size parcels or heavy items we use a courier so the deliveries.
Rupert weekly the comic book price guide for great britain. Rupert bear is a childrens comic strip character featured in a series of books based around his adventures. This is the margot the midget and the little bears christmas first edition book published by thomas nelson. Click here to view issues, supersize cover images and values in 9 grades. Very disappointed with this years book 2008have been a rupert bear annual collector since 1950. Christmas annuals in the attic what are yours worth. See more ideas about bear, childhood and bear pictures. One knows rupert is moving because of his expression and the accurate. When did the rupert bear stories start repeating themselves. Rupert bear collectors albums collection 6 books set. The comic book price guide for great britain rupert annual. Duncan mcalpine, who runs the comic book price guide website, said annuals. Margot the midget and the little bears christmas by mary tourtel is for sale. Rupert the bear bibliography checklist the complete book.
A little rupert bear comic ive been itching to get around to doing ever since i revisited the nelvana animated series a while back. Rupert bear is set to make a christmas comeback as one of this year. Here i gave the book a eerie vibe by adding some creepy music i made up a while ago. The adventures of rupert 1921 collecting collectables. Twelve editions of the annual with the original cover colour were printed before it was changed.
Click here to view issues, supersize cover images and values in 9. Hes the best bear in fiction entertainment rights recently bought rupert and they are making new episodes, plus they gave rupert a makeover his fur is tanned and his face looks a little more different. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Rupert is a comic strip character created by the artist mary tourtel. Here is our range of annuals, ladybird and other books featuring this famous bear. Rupert bear is a childrens comic strip character created by the english artist mary tourtel and first appearing in the daily express newspaper on 8 november 1920. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about rupert bear.
Some years ago i used to collect rupert bear annuals. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. Origin rupert is a bear who lives with his parents in a house in nutwood, a fictional idyllic english village. Rupert books in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. Mary tourtel born mary caldwell on 28 january 1874 15 march 1948 was a british artist and creator of the comic strip rupert bear. Rupert bear began life on november 8th 1920 as a newspaper strip little lost bear in the daily express. Rupert bear turns 90 but its just another day at the. Rupert bear was created as a comic strip by english artist mary tourtel and first appeared in the daily express newspaper on november 8, 1920 in a bid to win sales from the rival daily mail and. Ruperts initial purpose was to win sales from the rival daily mail and daily mirror. Save rupert the bear books to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Further episodes appeared for a couple of years before being published by thomas nelson. Mary tourtels anthropomorphic bear, who has appeared since 1920 in the daily express newspaper, and subsequently in his own books, comics and.
Find best value and selection for your rare 1958 vintage childrens annual rupert. How to value a rupert annual moneysavingexpert forum. Rupert bear is a childrens comic strip character created by english artist mary tourtel and first. Rupert bear is the titular protagonist of the book and tv series both of the same names. If you want to start a main rupertbear page, just click the edit button above. Our object is to source the best rupert books at a reasonable price so we can. The artist most associated with the character is alfred. Rupert bear annuals were published from 1936, but were not dated until 1958. He is known for his animated music video rupert bear and the frog song for sir paul mccartney and the world of peter rabbit. The life and works of alfred bestall by caroline g bott, bestalls goddaughter, is a strange hybrid of memoir, biography and archive material. It always kind of bugged me that ruperts past wasnt divulged much, so i felt like doing a comic explaining the circumstances of ruperts birth, his early childhood, and his first adventure. In 1935, the mantle of rupert artist and storyteller was taken over by alfred bestall, who was. Rupert bear annuals for sale in uk view 65 bargains.
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