Comic book Papyrus Les Larmes du Géant vintage Dupuis rare retro

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Description

This lot features a comic book album visible in the photo, titled Les Larmes du Géant, from the Papyrus series. It is number 9 in the series, as indicated in the upper left corner of the cover. The edition shown is signed "de Gieter" and published by Dupuis, a mention visible at the bottom of the cover.

The cover features a characteristic illustration of the series, depicting a monumental seated pharaoh statue in an ancient Egyptian style, with a small character (Papyrus) carrying a woman in his arms, against a mountainous desert background. The title and graphic elements are printed in black letters on a yellow-pink gradient background, typical of Dupuis editions from the 1980s-1990s.

The album has a glossy appearance on the visible side, suggesting a hardback cover with lamination, although the exact material cannot be confirmed. No major defects are apparent on the visible side: the upper left corner shows a slight reflection but no significant signs of wear are observable on the front cover.

The spine, interior, and edges are not visible in this photo. The album is standing upright in front of a wooden bookshelf filled with old books, highlighting its retro appearance.

The lettering "papyrus" in the upper right, as well as the "DUPUIS" logo at the bottom, are perfectly legible. The author's signature, "de Gieter," is clearly visible below the title. The graphic style, colors, and typography correspond to the vintage period mentioned in the keywords.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible front cover appears to be in good overall condition, with no apparent major defects. The other sides or the interior are not visible and cannot be described.

Did you know? The "Papyrus" series was created by Lucien de Gieter in 1974 and published by Dupuis. It features adventures inspired by ancient Egypt, combining fiction and historical references, and enjoyed great success in the Franco-Belgian comic strip landscape.

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