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Lot 3: Rare 1940 First Edition Beano Book No. 1 – The Birth of a British Comic Icon (Estimate £3000-4000)

Lot 3: Rare 1940 First Edition Beano Book No. 1 – The Birth of a British Comic Icon (Estimate £3000-4000)

Rare 1940 First Edition Beano Book No. 1 – The Birth of a British Comic Icon

 

  • First-ever Beano Annual, published in 1940 by DC Thomson & Co. Ltd.
  • Features the debut stories of beloved characters including Big Eggo, Biffo the Bear, Dennis the Menace, and Minnie the Minx.
  • A historic collector’s treasure marking the start of the UK’s longest-running comic series.
  • Vintage condition:
    • One torn page
    • Some writing on the first few pages
    • All other pages in good condition
    • Spine is intact — rare for Beano 1940 editions, many of which are missing the entire spine
  • Authentic charm and wear consistent with its 80+ years of history.
  • Estimated value: £3,000–£4,000 based on market appraisal.
  • A must-have for Beano fans, comic collectors, and lovers of British pop culture.
  • Includes original hand-drawn illustrations — a snapshot of wartime comic art.
  • A golden-era artefact, offering a tangible piece of World War II-era publishing history.
  • An exceptional investment and an irreplaceable gem in vintage literature and memorabilia.

 

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