Tintin in the Land of the Soviets comic book 1988 Hergé double cover

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Description

Comic book album shown in the photo: "The Adventures of Tintin, Reporter for 'Le Petit Vingtième', In the Land of the Soviets", illustrated by Hergé and published by "Les Éditions du Petit Vingtième". The visible cover features a white background with a blue and red border. In the center, Tintin, dressed in a blue coat and red boots, is accompanied by Snowy, in front of a stylized backdrop of Russian domes. The inscriptions are printed in blue, red, and black, with the title clearly legible at the top of the cover.

The dust jacket appears glossy, likely due to a protective plastic film or a slipcover, which is typical of reissues or well-preserved albums. The lettering "Les aventures de Tintin" and "Au pays des Soviets" is clearly visible, as is the publisher's mention and the address in Brussels at the bottom of the page. The name "Hergé" appears at the bottom right of the illustration.

The graphic style of the cover is faithful to Tintin's first adventure, with simple drawing and bold primary colors. The album appears to be a reissue subsequent to the 1930 original, consistent with the keyword "1988" provided. The overall appearance of the book indicates a carefully produced edition, with slightly rounded corners and visible binding on the spine.

The visible side shows no major tears but some signs of wear or rubbing on the surface, as well as slight yellowing of the paper, characteristic of a used album. No major defects are visible in this image, but small marks are present, particularly around the edges and on the white area.

The main elements of the cover—Tintin, Snowy, Russian decor, typography—are sharp and well-preserved, making it an attractive copy for viewing or display. The album has an appearance faithful to Hergé's graphic spirit, with a clean layout and an immediately recognizable illustration.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The album shows some signs of wear and superficial marks visible on the cover.

Did you know? Tintin's first adventure, "In the Land of the Soviets", was originally published in 1930. This story long existed only in black and white and was officially colorized only in 2017. The album has seen numerous reissues, including the 1988 edition, which allowed a new generation of readers to discover the beginnings of the famous Belgian reporter.

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