No inscription, appears unread, boards still spring. This copy of the annual is from 1943 and features big eggo, koko, peter piper, the tickler twins and sooty snowball. The cover star was koko the pup who would later team up with big eggo in the magicbeano books between 1943 and 1950 in the story named eggo and koko. Plus magic beano book 1945 appraisals, free sales advice, free price guide, sale prices, values, wish list and.
A fine copy, the boards very bright, with 1950 noted in ink to the spine. Also this was the first annual to combine the characters from the recently terminated magic comic with those of the. Two annuals, named the magic fun book, were also published in 1941 and 1942. Copy of first ever beano comic fetches record price three. Comics uk is dedicated to those great institutions, the british comic and story paper dating back from the the late victorian era through beano to 2000ad and beyond. Do you have one of these super valuable vintage beano comics. Wartime paper shortages and rationing sadly curtailed this strip periodical revolution, and it was 1953 before the next wave of cartoon caper picturepapers. Growing up in the suburbs of birmingham i would regularly go to readers world second hand bookshop in the city centre, where my collecting started, and trawl local. The beano book 1989 annual by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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. The magic beano book 1st edition manual 1945 origi. At the time of the sale malcolm phillips, of londonbased comic book auctions, said. From 1943 to 1949, the magic comic would share its annual with the beano, under the title, the magicbeano book. The beano book was first produced by publishers dc thomson for christmas 1939. The cover star was koko the pup who would later team up with big eggo in the magic beano books between 1943 and 1950 in the story named eggo and koko.
A bit of good family fun reading during these current lock down times. The magic beano book 1947 annual d c thomson 1946 no inscriptions appears unread boards still spring covers still very much bright and remarkably. Although i bought the comic myself from newsagents in the early 90s, after reading a reprint compilation beano and dandy book, published by dc thomson at the time, i soon developed a love for the. The frontcover shows big eggo and koko the pup in a two legged race with the other beano characters running behind. It became known as the magic beano book from 1943 through to 1950.
The magicbeano book for 1949, published in the autumn of 1948 priced at 6. See todays beano dandy annuals for sale, best offer and auction. Oct 03, 2016 a rare first edition of the beano could make. 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. A very large collection of beano, dandy and dennis the menace annuals and books. In 1961, the annuals were laminated for the first time which is a protective clear plastic covering. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. My 9 year old son is a collector and has all the books since 1968. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a penny s worth of character. Neat christmas gift inscription to front pastedown. Splits to top and tail of spine have been repaired with magic tape. 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. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.
Koko the pup and big eggo leading in a threelegged race, drawn by james crighton. It was auctioned at comic book auctions on may 11 and smashed its. Plus todays selected beano books for sale, best offers, auctions, appraisals, free sales advice, free sale prices, values, wish list and more. Jul 20, 20 selection of pages from the magic beano book published in 1943. From 1943 to 1950 the beano annual briefly changed its name to the the magicbeano book, before reverting back to the beano. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. The cover shows biffo, big eggo and other characters gathered around a taxi. Nov 14, 2014 the beano book was first produced by publishers dc thomson for christmas 1939. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book. The magicbeano annual 1949 comic book published 1948 preowned. No inscriptions, appears unread, boards still spring. Job lot 36 magic beano book annuals 1950,52,53,54, 55,59,60,65,66,68. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Magic penny reading early literacy products and the. The dandy was followed by the beano in 1938 and an earlyreading title the magic comic the year after that. Rare copy of first beano comic book is up on ebay telegraph. 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. Do you have an old beano comic that could be worth. Apr 16, 2014 rare copy of first beano comic book is up on ebay one of only 25 surviving copies of the 1938 original comic of the beano is available on ebay, and the bidding starts at. The magicbeano book for 1943, published in the autumn of 1942.
A pennys worth of character kindle edition by stuart. See more like this the bash street kids annual 1989 hardback book from the beano hardback. As well as the comics, beano has released an annual called the beano book every year since 1940. Marlins formula to become superhuman, but before he can distribute it to americas youth, marlin is killed by an agent of the yellow spider. More information about this seller contact this seller 10. They popped up in the beano annual for 1943, which was renamed the magic beano book. Browse todays selected magic beano book 1945 for sale, best offer and auction. A pennys worth of character kindle edition by stuart, jesse. However, more unusual models, especially those with original clothing, fine painting, or unusual modeling, will bring considerably more. This a beautiful old 1st edition of the beano in good condition considering the age but definitely has some damage unfortunately. Covers remarkably well preserved and without fault.
The magic beano book for 1943, published in the autumn of 1942. Front cover shows biffo putting the last piece of a jigsaw in place. Reporter penny wright, investigating axis activity around the world during wwii, is assigned to cover a revolution in central america. More information about this seller contact this seller 1. Other comics werent so lucky, and one of those was magic, beano s sister comic.
Working together on the interactive whiteboard with the magnificent magic penny reading app and flipcharts provide motivating, productive, and successful experiences. 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. Aug 01, 2012 although i bought the comic myself from newsagents in the early 90s, after reading a reprint compilation beano and dandy book, published by dc thomson at the time, i soon developed a love for the. Covers still very much bright and remarkably well preserved. The magic part of the title referred to the shortlived magic comic just 80 issues which ceased publication in 1941 due to paper rationing during the second world war following the end of the war, magic comic was not reinstated and the name of the annual eventually reverted to the original title of the beano book in 1950. The magic beano book 1946 annual d c thomson 1945 no inscription appears unread boards still spring covers still very much bright and remarkably well. Collectors of comic books will know the magicbeano book was the name of the annual when it was published between 1942 to 1949.
It became known as the magicbeano book from 1943 through to 1950. The glut of doll supply on ebay has caused lesser models of bathing beauty dolls to go down in price. As you might expect, the older, vintage beano books are the most valuable. Magic penny reading early literacy products and the magic. But many of the characters from the magic comic were adopted by the beano. Oct 03, 2016 the first beano issue, complete with a free whoopee mask of which only one has ever been discovered sold for. The magic penny alpha animals on dvd is a particular favorite of the children and mine. Marlins formula to become superhuman, but before he can distribute it to americas. From 1943 to 1950 the beano annual briefly changed its name to the the magic. See todays beano books for sale, best offer and auction.
Beano annuals fall into distinctive categories thus. The beano book 1982 annual unclipped great condition. See more like this the bash street kids annual 1989 hardback book from the beano hardback comic. It was a large, 6 paged, hard covered version of their incredibly popular weekly beano comic. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a pennys worth of character. We knew we had a dc thomson special in this catalogue as this beano book from 1944, somewhat rarer even than the first issue, was in the relatively high grade of fine plus. The latest heroic beano is crimefighting its way into shops from wednesday 10th january. And calamity james is following the strange advice of a mysterious medical book.
A penny s worth of character kindle edition by stuart, jesse. From 1943 to 1950 the magic comic name continued to survive when it shared billing with the beano for the beano magic book titled annuals which today in top condition fetch between. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. Like the comics, big eggo was the cover star until 1949, when he was superseded by biffo the bear.
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. Growing up in the suburbs of birmingham i would regularly go to readers world second hand bookshop in the city centre, where my collecting. Selection of pages from the magic beano book published in 1943. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book the.
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