The New Adventures of Rupert

London: Daily Express Publication, 1936 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 10.5" by 8". Alfred Bestall. The first edition of the first ever Rupert Bear annual, a charming children's work complete with colourful illustrations of the beloved anthropomorphic character, Rupert Bear. The first ever Rupert Bear annual, an important annual which has been published continuously since 1936, even during the paper shortages of World War Two.Including 'Rupert and the Wonderful Kite', 'Pictures for Your Paint-Box', 'Rupert, Algy, and the Cannibals', 'Rupert's Autumn Adventure', 'Rupert, Bill, and the Pearls', and 'Rupert's Christmas Adventure'.Illustrated throughout in black and red ink.By Alfred Bestall, best known for writing and illustrating Rupert Bear for the London 'Daily Express' from 1935 to 1965.With contemporary owner's inscriptions to the front pastedown, and front free endpaper.Rupert Bear, a cornerstone of British culture since his first appearance in 1920, was originally created by Mary Tourtel, in order to win sales for the Daily Express from its rivals, the Daily Mirror and the Daily Mail. The enduringly popular character has since appeared in a number of television and film adaptations. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Light fading to back strip and board perimeters. Small area of significant fading to front board tail. Contemporary owner's inscriptions to the front pastedown, and front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, and generally clean, with only the odd spot. Very Good