TINTIN AU CONGO Casterman 1946 1st Colour Edition Originale Hardback Herge Vintage EO

TINTIN AU CONGO Casterman 1946 1st Colour Edition Originale HB Herge Vintage EO

This is the original 1946 1st Belgian Colour Edition printed by Casterman.

Rare Tintin items like this are gaining in value right now due to scarcity and age.

CONDITION: Good condition considering age and rarity. Cover is very nice with some minor rubbing wear towards edges, edges/corners have minor shelf wear, spine is very good for these old editions with some minor cracking towards bottom and minor scuffing at ends. Pages are good overall and all there. They have yellowing/to them and over half of the pages have small tears to the bottom edges, some small tears and a few also with the corners torn/frayed. There are some tape remnant marks on the first inner pages at centre of binding. Binding is good but coming away slightly in places. No scribbles or inscriptions throughout. Please see pictures.

Sent promptly by recorded delivery, and well packaged.