{"product_id":"bd-tintin-les-7-boules-de-cristal-album-double-herge-couverture-couleur","title":"Tintin album The Seven Crystal Balls double Hergé color cover","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\u003eThe volume shown in the photo is a hardcover comic book from \"The Adventures of Tintin\" series by Hergé, titled \"The Seven Crystal Balls.\" The cover features an iconic illustration: in the center, Professor Calculus is seated on a chair, surrounded by a bright yellow swirl, while Tintin, Captain Haddock, Thomson and Thompson, and Snowy react to the scene in an indoor setting. The cover displays vibrant colors, primarily yellow for the spine and edges, and a grey-green background in the center. The round logo in the upper left corner shows portraits of Tintin and Snowy on a blue background. The inscription \"ALBUM DOUBLE\" is clearly legible at the bottom center of the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is in good visual condition, with a glossy surface and minimally blunted corners. The title lettering is black, in large, easily readable characters. No major flaws are visible on the front face, apart from a few discreet marks on the yellow border to the left. The illustration is faithful to Hergé's characteristic clear line graphic style, with meticulous details in the characters' expressions and the depicted furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible binding is rigid, typical of modern editions of Tintin albums. No barcode or publisher's mention is visible on this side, but the mention \"Album double\" suggests a specific print run grouping several stories or a special edition, without being able to specify the exact content from the cover alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features a dominance of bright and contrasting colors, accentuating the dynamism of the scene. The graphic elements (flying books, luminous spiral, characters' attitudes) make the cover immediately recognizable to any fan of Franco-Belgian comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow spine and the glossy finish of the cover suggest a carefully produced edition, probably later than the first editions, but with no explicit indication of the period on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The cover shows a clean appearance, with slight handling marks visible on the left edge. No snags or tears visible on the presented face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe first publication of \"The Seven Crystal Balls\" began in 1943 in the newspaper Le Soir, before being released as an album by Casterman in 1948. This adventure directly precedes \"Prisoners of the Sun\" and marks a turning point in the narrative of Tintin albums, with a more mysterious and dark atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be handled professionally: careful packaging and fast shipping, expertise and seriousness from AFW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Tintin comic, Hergé album, The Seven Crystal Balls, Tintin double album, hardcover comic book, Tintin comic book, color cover, Tintin Snowy, The Adventures of Tintin, Franco-Belgian comic, Casterman comic, French comic, Hergé double album\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242063221063,"sku":"50280-371a1b2a-56b4-4eea-8702-f5fd08a06515-PA1.90","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_4803ac96-19ac-4d43-8d6e-cf9d725ffe0e.jpg?v=1782574436","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/bd-tintin-les-7-boules-de-cristal-album-double-herge-couverture-couleur","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}