Which Rupert annuals are valuable?
Kennith Fuller, from antiquarian book shop March Pain in London, says a 1942 Rupert annual is the rarest. Only 4,500 were published and they are worth £500 today. In good condition it could be worth as much as £800. “The individual condition makes the difference in value,” says Mr Fuller.
Which Rupert Bear books are valuable?
TWO incredibly rare Rupert Bear books sold yesterday for a record £45,000. The 1973 “brown-faced” Rupert annuals became extremely sought-after because of a row involving the illustrator, Alfred Bestall. He became incensed when the colour of Rupert’s face was changed without his knowledge.
When did Rupert Bear change colour?
In 1973, only 12 editions of the Rupert annual were printed with Rupert’s brown face on the cover. Unbeknownst to Alfred Bestall, someone had ordered the cover to be changed to a white face, to match the inside illustrations.
When did Rupert Bear annuals start?
1936
The Rupert annuals started in 1936 and continue to this day, and a set of 50 Adventure Series was published between 1948 and 1963. There have been many other Rupert books published since as well as a number of different Rupert comic series in the 1980’s.
What Colour was the original Rupert Bear?
Rupert Bear is a white (brown in the original stories, some television and merchandise appearances and the covers on the annuals) bear cub and the son of Mr and Mrs. Bear.
Are Beano annuals worth anything?
IF you’ve got old Dandy and Beano comics hiding in your attic, they could be worth a small fortune – even if they’re not in mint condition. Beano is now the longest-running UK comic strip and you can rake in the cash if you have some of the earliest issues or annuals.
Are old annuals valuable?
“The annuals have an enduring appeal and it’s good value for money – it hasn’t gone up in price for 15 years. “You often find them in charity shops or at car boots, but people do seem to collect them – they are nice things and always sell well.”
What was raggedy in Rupert?
Wood Troll
Raggety is a Wood Troll living in Nutwood common. He made his debut in Rupert and Raggety.
Is Rupert actually alive Family Guy?
Yep, Stewie’s beloved toy bear Rupert is no more, after being drunkenly devoured by Brian and scattered in Vermont. OK, so Brian bought a new Rupert for Stewie in the end, and Stewie chose to believe that the new plush was Rupert, returned and reincarnated…
Are old Beano annuals worth anything?
What kind of animal was Rupert?
bear
Characters and story Rupert is a bear who lives with his parents in a house in Nutwood, a fictional idyllic English village. He is drawn wearing a red jumper and bright yellow checked trousers, with matching yellow scarf.
Are Oor Wullie books worth anything?
A rare set of the earliest Oor Wullie books has sold for more than £5,000 at auction. The very first book fetched £2,800, with the second and third selling for £1,500 and £900 respectively. An original piece of artwork by Beano artist Dudley D Watkins sold for £950.