Tiger Annual 1958
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn boards with some damage. Binding - fragile. Internally sound.
A cherished artifact of mid-twentieth-century British comics culture, Tiger Annual 1958 presents a vibrant collection of illustrated adventure strips, sports stories, and action-packed serials drawn from the pages of the beloved Tiger comic, which launched in 1954. The annual chronicles the exploits of iconic characters such as Roy of the Rovers, the legendary footballer whose thrilling on-pitch adventures captured the imaginations of young readers across the United Kingdom. Rendered in bold, dynamic artwork and written with an energetic, wholesome tone, the stories celebrate themes of sportsmanship, heroism, and fair play. This hardback annual stands as a nostalgic window into postwar British boyhood, illustrating the era's enthusiasm for football, athletics, and daring adventure tales. A prized collectible for fans of vintage British comics and annuals, it remains a testament to the golden age of illustrated storytelling for young audiences.
Author: No Author
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, Fleetway House
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn boards with some damage. Binding - fragile. Internally sound.
A cherished artifact of mid-twentieth-century British comics culture, Tiger Annual 1958 presents a vibrant collection of illustrated adventure strips, sports stories, and action-packed serials drawn from the pages of the beloved Tiger comic, which launched in 1954. The annual chronicles the exploits of iconic characters such as Roy of the Rovers, the legendary footballer whose thrilling on-pitch adventures captured the imaginations of young readers across the United Kingdom. Rendered in bold, dynamic artwork and written with an energetic, wholesome tone, the stories celebrate themes of sportsmanship, heroism, and fair play. This hardback annual stands as a nostalgic window into postwar British boyhood, illustrating the era's enthusiasm for football, athletics, and daring adventure tales. A prized collectible for fans of vintage British comics and annuals, it remains a testament to the golden age of illustrated storytelling for young audiences.