Lot 378: A Collection of Vintage Childrens Annuals and Books Including Gerry Anderson and Comic Titles
A collection of vintage children’s annuals and books, primarily dating from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. The lot includes a variety of British publications such as Gerry Anderson interest titles including Captain Scarlet and the Thunderbirds Annual, Stingray Annual, and Gerry Anderson’s UFO Annual. Pop culture and comic-related volumes include the Batman Annual, The Monkees Annual, and multiple editions of The Beano Book and Warlord for Boys. The collection also features The Fifth and Tenth Blue Peter books, Countdown Annual 1972, Treasure Annual 1970, Jack and Jill Book 1971, and the Topical Times Football Book 1971. Non-annual titles include a Haynes Owners Workshop Manual for the Ford Cortina Mk IV 1600 & 2000 (number 343), Paul Gallico’s The Snow Goose, and Farmyard Nursery Rhymes. Publishers represented include World Distributors, D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd, Fleetway Publications, Purnell, and the BBC. The volumes are primarily hardcovers with pictorial laminate or paper-covered boards. Visible markings include the World Distributors globe logo, the BBC logo on several spines, and the Haynes series identification.
Condition report:
Generally Fair to Good. The collection shows signs of age-related wear consistent with previous use. Several volumes exhibit significant spine damage, including fraying and tearing at the head and foot. Notable paper loss and peeling are visible on the spine of The Monkees Annual. Bumping to corners, surface scuffing, and general shelf wear are present throughout the lot.
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