Rupert Annual 1948; 1949; 1951; 1952; 1955

Not Stated : Pedigree Books, [1999-04]. Hardback. Fine. 9.5" by 7" . Alfred Bestall . A set of five bright copies from the limited facsimile edition of 'The Rupert Annual,' each enclosed in its original slipcase. Five facsimile reproductions from the original editions of 'The Rupert Annual,' in a limited edition to 11,000 copies, each with its own individual number. Copies of the original volumes have understandably become increasingly scarce and hard to obtain. First appearing in the 'Daily Express' in 1920, the strips feature the popular character of Rupert Bear, taken over and made popular by Alfred Bestall in 1935. The present set is comprised of the following:'Rupert 1948 Annual,' numbered 01384 to front free endpaper. Without certificate from the limited edition.'Rupert 1949 Annual,' number 01239 to this book belongs to' page and certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. 'Rupert 1951 Annual,' number 07964 to 'this book belongs to' page and certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. 'Rupert 1952 Annual' number 01767 to 'this book belongs to' page and certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. 'Rupert 1955 Annual,' number 08918 to certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. Each volume enclosed in its original slipcase. In the original publisher's printed wraps and boards binding. Externally lovely. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine