{"product_id":"bande-dessinee-le-testament-de-m-pump-herge-casterman-edition-vintage-rare","title":"Comic book Mr. Pump's Will Hergé Casterman rare vintage edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique comic strip, titled \u003cb\u003e\"The Testament of Mr. Pump\"\u003c\/b\u003e, is the first episode in Hergé's \"The Stratoship H.22\" series, published by Casterman. The album presented features a hardback illustrated cover in color, typical of vintage editions from the first half of the 20th century. The cover scene shows a stylized red airplane flying over two children and a monkey, all against a blue sky dotted with clouds, in Hergé's immediately recognizable graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine is red, with visible signs of wear, particularly at the corners and edges, where the cardboard shows through in places. The original colors of the cover, predominantly blue and red, show a marked patina and scuff marks, indicating the age of the work and its repeated handling. The title \"THE TESTAMENT OF MR. PUMP\" as well as the mention \"THE STRATOSHIP H. 22 (1st episode)\" are clearly legible, as are the author's name \"Hergé\" at the top and the publisher \"Casterman\" at the bottom of the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic design of the cover, with its clean lines, flat colors, and active characters, perfectly matches the aesthetic of the 1950s, a period when this type of album was published by Casterman. No other details on the spine or back are visible in this photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible surface of the album shows numerous signs of wear: scratches, blunt corners, crease marks, and small areas of abrasion, particularly on the central part and the edges. These signs of age are typical of an old edition and confirm the vintage character of the copy offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style, the composition of the cover, and the presence of the Casterman logo are elements sought after by anyone interested in classic Franco-Belgian comics or Hergé's works outside of Tintin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Numerous visible signs of wear on the cover: worn corners, scratches, scuffs, age patina. The colors remain vibrant despite the traces of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Stratoship H.22\" is one of the rare series written and drawn by Hergé outside of Tintin. Originally published in the 1930s-1950s, it features the characters Jo, Zette, and Jocko, and reflects the technological innovations and aeronautical imagination of the era. Early Casterman editions like this one are now particularly sought after for their historical and graphic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging, fast shipping, and tracked delivery by a professional seller specializing in antique books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Hergé vintage comic, Casterman album, The Testament of Mr. Pump, Jo Zette Jocko, antique comic book, original comic edition, comic book Hergé, old comic France, illustrated album 1950s, vintage Franco-Belgian comic, French comic strip, old illustrated book, Casterman edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324728627527,"sku":"09318027-6924-482a-9c5d-8b5f684ae19a","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_d10e3237-b5c5-4957-8493-8ae1bb010691.jpg?v=1783762672","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/bande-dessinee-le-testament-de-m-pump-herge-casterman-edition-vintage-rare","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}