{"product_id":"bande-dessinee-tintin-les-bijoux-de-la-castafiore-vintage-casterman-bd-herge","title":"Vintage Tintin comic book The Castafiore Emerald Casterman BD Hergé","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 lot features a comic book album, visible in the photo, titled \"The Castafiore Emerald,\" from the famous \"The Adventures of Tintin\" series by Hergé. The album has a hardcover with a colored illustration, typical of Casterman editions. In the foreground, Tintin is seen holding a microphone and gesturing for silence, while in the background, Castafiore sings in front of a film crew, with Snowy and other iconic characters. The title is highlighted by yellow letters adorned with stylized gemstones, a direct nod to the work's theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow spine and the back visible on the left side of the cover are characteristic of classic Tintin editions published by Casterman. The top part displays \"Hergé\" and the blue frieze \"Les Aventures de Tintin\" accompanied by portraits of Tintin and Snowy. At the bottom, the \"Casterman\" logo appears on a black background. The cover illustration is clear, with a color palette faithful to the graphic codes of the series, dominated by blue, yellow, pink, and black tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the cover shows some moderate signs of wear, visible as reflections and light marks, particularly on the right side, which is common for a vintage or previously circulated copy. The bottom corners show slight bluntness, without any apparent tears or missing parts on the visible side. No other major defects are observable on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style, typography, and presentation correspond to a vintage edition, typical of Casterman productions from the second half of the 20th century. The hardcover and print quality conform to the standards of classic Franco-Belgian comic books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph was taken in a setting, placed in front of a wooden bookcase and other old books, highlighting the retro charm of this Tintin album. No accessories or extras are visible in the image; only the album is included in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the cover (scratches, scuff marks, blunt corners). No apparent missing parts or tears on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Castafiore Emerald\" album is the 21st title in The Adventures of Tintin, published in 1963. It is famous for its plot centered around the singer Bianca Castafiore and is distinguished by its almost complete lack of travel, with the action taking place almost entirely at Marlinspike Hall. This uniqueness makes it a distinctive opus in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from quality tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Tintin Hergé, vintage comic, Castafiore Casterman, vintage album, The Adventures of Tintin, retro comic book, French comics, Tintin album, hardcover edition, Tintin book, The Castafiore Emerald, Franco-Belgian comic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54311719797063,"sku":"EBAY-317382180687","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_aa9c9595-3f69-41b4-abf3-7619e7664e80.jpg?v=1783530036","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/bande-dessinee-tintin-les-bijoux-de-la-castafiore-vintage-casterman-bd-herge","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}