We are actively seeking pre1980 comic book material for auction especially on titles like beano and dandy. My 9 year old son is a collector and has all the books since 1968. The book tracks the evolution of the beano, decade by decade, from the period leading up to its launch the beano at war, the fabulous fifties right through to the present day. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. If more than 1 item won i combine postage from launceston. The beano annual 2017 by parragon books ltd waterstones. The beano annual 1985 by not shown and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jun 25, 2011 the beano reproduced a copy of its very first edition to celebrate the comics 65th anniversary in 2003. It was a large, 6 paged, hard covered version of their incredibly popular weekly beano comic. The beano book 1989 annual by seller greener books ltd published 01011988 condition used. Whilst at this site you can view the history of british comics as well as individual histories of your favourite comics. This is the firstever history of the bestknown british comic of all time, reflecting on 70 memorable years. The first edition of the comic annual is expected to sell for between. It became known as the magic beano book from 1943 through to 1950.
This gives the annual a nice shine rather than the traditional matt finish but there are attendant problems. The annuals are traditionally published in july or august, in time for christmas, and since 1965 they have had the date of the following year on the cover. Mar 17, 2004 a first edition of the beano comic has been sold for a recordbreaking. The beano book 1991 from dc thompson gloss a4 size.
It also owns friends reunited, parragon, and the aberdeen journals group. What better place to find british comics on the internet than. It became known as the magicbeano book from 1943 through to 1950. Beano annuals for sale in uk 91 used beano annuals. The beano reproduced a copy of its very first edition to celebrate the comics 65th anniversary in 2003. We currently have the following items in stock for immediate purchase. You are viewing all stock in the beano annual category.
The comic book price guide for great britain beano book. From 1943 until 1950 the beano titled its annual, the magicbeano book, after it merged with the magic comic that had ceased publication due to war time paper shortages. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book the. Buy the beano book 1973 annual 1973 by d c thomson isbn. I was told to hang on to them as continue reading old beano comics from 1967 to 1971. The beano annual, called the beano book from 19401942 and 1951 until 2002 and the magic beano book from 1943 to 1950, has been a staple in christmas stockings for over 70 years. Biffo is holding a glove puppet of dennis with a club that has hit him over the head its box says glove puppet, harmless. It is the most ever paid for a british comic, and is only one of 12 beano first editions around. The back of the annual had the same image, as did many beano annuals of this decade.
Jan 31, 2009 the first issue of the beano was published on july 30th 1938. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. A good example of the fantastic vintage the beano book annual from. Beano annual every bit as good as i remember from childhood now im buying for my 5 years old son and he loves it, with a bit of persuasion even consenting to read the stories with female characters. Buy the beano annual 2017 by parragon books ltd from waterstones today. I was give 81 beano comics ranging from may 27th 1967, to march 6th 1971 including the xmas edition from december 21st 1968 and the rare issue 63 where gnasher appears for the first time. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. The beano book 1998 annual hardback book 9780851166384 ebay. Join dennis the menace and gnasher, the bash street kids, minnie the minx and all the other beano regulars in this great annual. The listing on this page illustrates that locating best examples of pre 1970 to be elusive. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. From 1943 until 1950 the beano titled its annual, the magic beano book, after it merged with the magic comic that had ceased publication due to war time paper shortages. The official most seventies modes of transport are.
I rate this book as excellent value with dozens of stories for the very good amazon price. The beano book was first produced by publishers dc thomson for christmas 1939. Chipmonk collectables based in wolverhampton, england buy and sell used books and comics at affordable prices. Beano annual 1973 take a peek inside this 1970s annual, filled with classic comic strips and adventure stories. Publisher dc thomson is also recreating beanotown, the fictional home of dennis the. Last year a rare copy of the beanos first annual from 1939 was sold for more than. 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. Its an annual, which includes mini illustrated stories from the different characters. The beano annual is the current name of the book that has been published every year since. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first issue of the beano was published on july 30th 1938. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The latest beano no 1 was said to be in particularly good condition. To pay via paypal or credit card in the united kingdom, simply add the comics you want to.
Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. In 1961, the annuals were laminated for the first time which is a protective clear plastic covering. A fine copy, the boards very bright, with 1950 noted in ink to the spine. The man who owned it worked as a tea boy for the company that creates beano. The beano annual, called the beano book from 19401942 and 1951 until 2002 and the magicbeano book from 1943 to 1950, has been a staple in christmas stockings for over 70 years.
Ltd, is a publishing company based in dundee, scotland, best known for producing the dundee courier, the evening telegraph, the sunday post, oor wullie, the broons, the beano, the dandy and commando comics. Collection of 1970s beano annuals and doctor who books. A fine copy, the boards very bright, with 1950 noted. Each comic histories page has links for images of first issues, last issues and annuals galleries. I had never really read a beano book or magazine cover to cover, and thought this was my opportunity. The beano book 1991 from dc thompson gloss a4 size hardback. Front cover shows korky the cat balancing a string of sausages and a christmas. Beano annuals being the most popular title amongst collectors and the general reader.
Jul 16, 20 reproduction of the first edition of the beano. The beano annual is the current name of the book that has been published every year since 1939, to tie in with the childrens comic the beano. I got this book from a coffee morning book stall very cheaply, just for a bit of fun. Beano annual 1973 book vintage used in good condition cheapest on ebay rare. We currently have 24 books in this category in stock. A very large collection of beano, dandy and dennis the menace annuals and books.
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