Vintage Rupert Bear Annual 1971 (Copyright 1970) Blank Box Unclipped Bestall Art
- Book Title: The Rupert Annual (1971 Edition)
- Publisher: Daily Express / Beaverbrook Newspapers Ltd
- Publication Year: Printed late 1970 for the 1971 market
- Format: Hardback / Hardcover Pictorial Boards
- Language: English
- Illustrator: Alfred Bestall
- Key Feature: Rare UNCLIPPED original 7'6 / 37½p dual-currency decimalisation price corner
“Overall Condition: Very Good Condition (VGC) - Collector Grade.Internal Inscription: The "This Book Belongs To" name panel is completely blank, clean, and unwritten. Free from any ownership signatures or child drawings.Binding & Spine: The text block binding remains remarkably firm, tight, and square. The outer spine wrap is 100% complete, fully readable, and unbroken. Covers: Bright, vivid front and back cover laminates showcasing Alfred Bestall's iconic snowy mountain climbing artwork. Shows only the absolute lightest typical vintage shelf rubbing to the lower corner points.Internal Pages: Crisp, flat, and highly readable comic spreads throughout. No detached sheets, heavy foxing, or fluid staining”