The very first beano book 1940

Recently, inspired by the 1940 beano book that appeared on ebay, i was interested in seeing some pages from that very first annual. Like the comics, big eggo was the cover star until 1949, when he was superseded by biffo the bear. The beano book no 1 from 1940 is being offered at keys fine art. It became known as the magic beano book from 1943 through to 1950.

If its called the magicbeano book, it must be from between 1943 and 1950 the regular comic was never called this. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book the. The strip revolved around hairy dan, an old man whose long white beard usually saved the day. Oor wullie 1941 very first annual dc thomson dudley d watkins. The 1940 beano book was published around the outbreak of. A rare copy of the first beano book, which predates muchloved comic. 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. First beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction the scotsman.

Thomson decided to expand on the comics success by releasing the yearly beano book in the autumn of 1939. It is very rare to see a copy of the first ever beano annual. Rare beano annual without dennis the menace offered at. The 1940 beano book was published around the outbreak of the second world war in 1939, a year after the weekly comic was first published by dundeebased dc thomson in july 1938. The first issue has no date or number on the cover and can be identified from.

The first issue of the beano is dated july 30 1938 original issues are very rare and are highly collectable. The beano book 1940 annual, good condition book, isbn ebay. If an annual is dated 1940, it would have been published in august 1939. Keys head of books robert henshilwood with the 1940 beano annual. Portfolio editions the very first beano book 1940 special collectors edition. It became known as the magicbeano book from 1943 through to 1950.

Jan 19, 2006 28 harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling bloomsbury, 1997. The 1940 beano book was the first of 79 annuals published to date by the comic, and appeared just a. The 1940 beano book was issued around the outbreak of the world war two in 1939. Despite all restrictions which the war imposed, the beano book has appeared every year since, bringing bucketsful of fun and laughter to millions of children and grownup kids alike. Facsimile or reprinted copies have been published several times over the years. Beano annuals fall into distinctive categories thus. The beano annual sells over 600,000 copies each year. The beano book 1940 first annual d c thomson number one beano annual no inscriptions completely free of any blemishes or faults pages and binding. In the very first strip, dan used his beard as a sail to win a boat race. Apr 20, 2018 the very first beano book 1940, special collectors edition, portfolio editions 2004, in slipcase, limited edition with certificate of authenticity 17312000condition report. Jun 25, 2011 the beano reproduced a copy of its very first edition to celebrate the comics 65th anniversary in 2003. Prices are in shillings and pence with one shilling equal to 5p.

Last year a rare copy of the beanos first annual from 1939 was sold for more than. First beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction. Wacky comics a 1940 beano book reprint, and some other cool. Aug 22, 2018 a rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. It first appeared in beano issue 1, dated 30 july 1938 and ran until issue 297, dated 16 november 1946. Select the year of the edition and add any name of up to 12 characters over 1 line and a message of up to 80 characters over 2 lines to the inside page. This information is necessary to identify older annuals which are not dated. In 1961, the annuals were laminated for the first time which is a protective clear plastic covering. Big eggo and all the other thencurrent characters are sitting on a seesaw, which is supported by pansy potter. A very rare book to find, expecially in this condition.

Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. The beano annual is the current name of the book that has been published every year since. As well as the comics, beano has released an annual called the beano book every year since 1940. 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 very first beano book 1940, special collectors edition, portfolio editions 2004, in slipcase, limited edition with certificate of authenticity 17312000condition report.

The beano reproduced a copy of its very first edition to celebrate the comics 65th anniversary in 2003. Rare copy of first beano annual from 1939 to be sold at. Big eggo, lord snooty and his pals, pansy potter, contrary mary, puffing billy, dingo the doggie, wee peem, cocky dick, frosty mcnab, hairy dan, wily willy winkie, brainy bill and many others. All pages complete and intact with no inscriptions or markings. Thomson are now offering readers a chance to obtain facsimile reprints of every beano annual from the very first one 1940 up to 20. First beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction itv news. The very first beano book 1940, special collectors. Rare 1st edition of the 1945 magic beano book, beano dandy magic moments vgfn bright colours and a sturdy spine. First beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction bt.

The character later appeared for a short time in sparky in 1965. A beano annual, made before the famous character dennis the menace. Rare copy of first beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction. Dennis the menace made his first appearance in 1951 and his pet. It was such a hit that it was quickly followed by the beano annual for 1940.

Oct 01, 2007 launched in 1938, the beano is still one of the most popular childrens comics and annuals with a readership covering all generations. One of the best condition 1st edition beano annuals on the. First beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction aol. Due to paper rationing, the beano and dandy both appear on alternate weeks, rather than weekly. This first edition dated 1940, was published as a christmas title during the early days of the second world war. The personalised beano book editions from 1940 20 is printed in full colour gloss paper, bound in an a4 hardback cover. The comic first appeared on 30 july 1938, and was published weekly.

Beano book the the comic book price guide for great britain. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. A similar strip appeared in the first dandy monster comic entitled old. The 1940 beano book was published around the outbreak of the second world war in 1939, a year after the weekly comic was first published. A very rare copy of the first ever beano annual is going.

A later story from the 1940 beano book saw dan climb inside a horse. Beano annual 1940 the very first beano book archive. First beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction guernsey. Never read and only removed from sleeve to photograph. Hairy dan was a comic strip in the uk comic the beano. A dream come true for collectors, and as an incentive for the general reader, each book comes inscribed with a message of your choice. The beano book 1940 facsimile reprint 1st comic annual. A later story from the 1940 beano book saw dan climb inside a horse skin and use his beard as a tail to win a horse tail contest. The very first beano book 1940, special collectors edition. The beano comic, launched in july 1938, proved to be such a huge hit that scottish publishers d. Portfolio editions the very first beano book 1940 special. Appearing on the cover of the very first beano in 1938, big eggos strip continued on the cover for 10 years before he was replaced by biffo the bear. If you own one without a year on the front, it must be from between 1940 and 1965.

This first ever beano annual was published just as the second world war was starting in 1939. As you might expect, the older, vintage beano books are the most valuable. Very healthy trade in beano books though watch out for restoration on early. One of the best selling comics in the uk, along with the dandy, the weekly circulation of the beano in. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book. Aug 22, 2018 the 1940 beano book was published around the outbreak of the second world war in 1939, a year after the weekly comic was first published by dundeebased dc thomson in july 1938. The beano is the longest running british childrens comic magazine, published by dc thomson in dundee, scotland. A very, very rare copy of the second beano book published in 1940 for 1941. This makes it tricky to identify an original beano from a reprint but this following guide is here to help you spot the difference. Rare first beano annual is set to be sold at auction. See more ideas about comics, childhood days and childhood. Aug 22, 2018 a rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of favourite comic character dennis the menace, is to be auctioned.

Rare beano sells at aylsham auction for twice the estimated price. First beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction jersey. A rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of favourite comic character dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. In september 2009, the beano s 3,500th issue was published. Minor shelfwear, slight foxingtanning to the edge of pages. The beano book was 4 pages long, retailing at 26 or two shillings and sixpence which is about. Take a peek inside this rare wartime annual, filled with classic comic strips and adventure stories. May 23, 20 a 1940 beano book reprint, and some other cool stuff. Beano 1940 for sale in uk 33 secondhand beano 1940.