Spirou Magazine No. 801 1953 old rare vintage comic weekly edition

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Visual Description

The magazine visible in the photo is an original copy of "Spirou" No. 801, dated August 20, 1953. It is a weekly comic book, recognizable by its typical post-war cover, with a color layout and a graphic "SPIROU" header in thick black letters. The front page features a gag by Franquin, with Spirou and Fantasio, as well as a yellow box mentioning "Le dictateur et le champignon" (The Dictator and the Mushroom). The upper right part indicates the presence of a story titled "Chien rouge" (Red Dog).

The illustrated cover consists of several color comic book panels, with characters in motion, a stylized blue car from the 1950s, and a rural landscape in the rain. The speech bubbles and pastel colors are typical of the era. The print is matte, with no apparent glossy effect. The top edge of the magazine shows a slight yellowing, characteristic of old paper.

The number "801" as well as the precise date "August 20, 1953" are clearly visible in the upper right corner. The observed general condition of the front cover shows slight signs of age but no major defects are visible on this side. The corners appear slightly softened, with no marked creases or notable tears on the visible part.

The graphic design, color palette, and lettering style are characteristic of the early 1950s, confirming the authenticity of this old edition. The indication "16e année" (16th year) is also visible, which corresponds to Spirou's original publication period.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front cover shows good preservation for a magazine over 70 years old, with a patina of use consistent with its age. No major visible defects on the cover.

Did you know? Spirou magazine, launched in 1938 by Dupuis editions, is one of the oldest Franco-Belgian comic weeklies. The series "Le dictateur et le champignon" (The Dictator and the Mushroom), featured in this issue, was written and drawn by André Franquin, a major figure in European comics. Numbers from the 1950s are particularly sought after for the quality of their stories and original illustrations.

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