{"product_id":"bande-dessinee-vautour-vintage-260-pages-couverture-illustree-retro-ancien-livre","title":"Vintage Vulture Comic Book 260 pages retro illustrated cover old book","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 offers an old copy of the comic book titled \"Vautour\" (Vulture), clearly visible on the cover. The book features a vibrantly illustrated dust jacket, with a full-page drawing depicting an aviator in close-up, equipped with a pilot's helmet and goggles, against a background of orange graphic patterns. The cover explicitly states \"260 pages\" on the left side, indicating a substantial volume for this type of publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style of the cover, with its saturated colors and realistic illustration typical of popular comics from the 1950s to the 1970s, evokes the retro aesthetic of publications from that era. In the bottom left, a yellow sticker indicates the original price \"2F,\" as well as a mention for Belgium \"25 F Belges,\" specifying the French-speaking distribution of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall visual appearance shows characteristic signs of wear for a used book: blunted corners, scratches and marks on the cover surface, as well as a visible patina throughout. The spine and back are not visible in the image, so the description focuses solely on the front face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe format is that of an illustrated novel or paperback comic book, with a soft cover, as evidenced by its apparent flexibility and paper texture. The author's or publisher's name is not legible in the visible area, but the graphic presentation and pricing sticker are typical of popular French editions from the second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual highlights the world of aviation, reinforced by the presence of a stylized fighter plane at the bottom of the illustration. This type of theme was common in adventure and war stories of the time, aimed at a teenage or adult audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed book, sold as is, showing visible signs of wear on the cover: rubbing, scratches, bent corners, and slight discoloration in places. The interior is not visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Popular French comic books, especially those dedicated to aviation or adventure, were very successful between the 1950s and 1970s. Many titles were distributed in kiosks at affordable prices, as indicated by the \"2F\" mention on this work, reflecting the editorial policy of making reading accessible to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from attentive handling to ensure the best possible experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: vintage comic book, old comic strip, retro illustrated novel, Vautour aviation, 60s comic, French comics, used book, illustrated book, old comic book, illustrated cover book, rare French comic, retro adventure book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54320533963079,"sku":"a31e619b-ae5f-4937-8425-0b6afaecf70e-PA0.64","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_ee9b197a-162e-40ce-8c79-617142a19f6a.jpg?v=1783675531","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/bande-dessinee-vautour-vintage-260-pages-couverture-illustree-retro-ancien-livre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}