Kennith Fuller, from antiquarian book shop March Pain in London, says a 1942 Rupert annual is the rarest. Only 4,500 were published and they are worth £500 today. In good condition it could be worth as much as £800.
When did Rupert the Bear turn brown?
In 1973, only 12 editions of the Rupert annual were printed with Rupert’s brown face on the cover. Unbeknownst to Alfred Bestall, someone had ordered the cover to be changed to a white face, to match the inside illustrations.
What Colour was the original Rupert Bear?
Originally depicted as a brown bear, his colour soon changed to white to save on printing costs, though he remained brown on the covers of the annuals. Most of the other characters in the series are also anthropomorphic animals (animals with humanoid forms).
When did Rupert Bear annuals start?
1936
Rupert Bear annuals are probably some of the most avidly collected today. First published in an annual in 1936, Rupert has been published every year since, in varying formats. The famous illustrator Mary Tourtel created Rupert and he first appeared in the Daily Express issue of 8th November 1920.
Are old annuals valuable?
“The annuals have an enduring appeal and it’s good value for money – it hasn’t gone up in price for 15 years. “You often find them in charity shops or at car boots, but people do seem to collect them – they are nice things and always sell well.”
Is Rupert Bear out of copyright?
Please be advised that all Rupert characters are copyright and trademark protected. Therefore, you are not permitted to copy images from this site or from any other source, and then manufacture items for sale without having first sought the owners of the copyright and trademark’s permission.
Is Rupert actually alive Family Guy?
Family Guy’s 300th episode has happened – and it killed off one of our favourite characters. Yep, Stewie’s beloved toy bear Rupert is no more, after being drunkenly devoured by Brian and scattered in Vermont.
When did Rupert Bear change from brown to white?
But in 1973, after a dozen copies of the brown-faced annual had been printed, the newspaper’s editor stopped the presses and changed the cover so Rupert had a white face – without consulting illustrator Bestall.
Are annuals worth anything?
Are old Beano annuals worth anything?
IF you’ve got old Dandy and Beano comics hiding in your attic, they could be worth a small fortune – even if they’re not in mint condition. Beano is now the longest-running UK comic strip and you can rake in the cash if you have some of the earliest issues or annuals.
Does the Beano still exist?
The Beano (formerly The Beano Comic, also known as Beano) is a British anthology comic magazine created by Scottish publishing company DC Thomson. Its first issue was published on 30 July 1938, and it became the world’s longest-running comic issued weekly in 2018, publishing its 4000th issue in August 2019.
What age is the Beano aimed at?
Beano is made with kids aged 7 to 11 in mind, but we know of lots of people – younger and older – who love Beano too.
What color was Rupert Bear’s face on the cover?
Illustrator Alfred E Bestall always depicted Rupert on the annual’s cover with a brown face, whereas inside the book the bear’s face was always white.
Is this the rarest Rupert Bear annual ever printed?
Only 12 copies of the brown-faced Rupert annual were printed in 1973. An incredibly rare Rupert Bear annual will soon go under the hammer at a Gloucestershire auctioneers – and could fetch up to £23,000.
How much is Your Brown-faced Rupert worth?
To appease the artist, a handful of annuals from that year were printed with a brown Rupert, and today, to discover a 1973 annual with a brown-faced Rupert is a collector’s dream. VALUE? A fine copy is appearing in auction at Duke’s of Dorchester this week. It is estimated at £5000 to £7000. Another copy in a lot is estimated at £5000 to £8000.
Why did Bestall change the colour of Rupert’s cover?
After printing a small run of the annual, the Express decided to alter Bestall’s original colourings of Rupert, changing him from brown to white at the request of many young readers who could not understand why Rupert was brown on the cover but white inside. Bestall was incensed at this decision and never illustrated another cover for the Express.
