Vintage Tintin magazine - Grand Masked Ball - 70s comic book cover

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Description

The magazine shown in the photo is a vintage copy of the famous weekly "Tintin," known for its iconic format and colorful cover. The front page, dominated by the large yellow title "nouveau tintin" (new Tintin), displays a humorous cartoon typical of Franco-Belgian comics, depicting an outdoor masked ball scene. Costumed characters, hanging lanterns, and several festive elements can be seen, with a yellow sign bearing the inscription "Ce soir : Grand Bal Masqué !" (Tonight: Grand Masked Ball!).

The cover features richly detailed graphics, with predominant green, yellow, and blue colors, highlighted by the presence of drawn animals (pink elephant, stylized giraffe) and characters celebrating. The illustration is characteristic of the 1970s style, both in its color palette and in the line work and humor of the scene. The top banner states: "L’hebdomadaire des jeunes de 7 à 77 ans" (The weekly for young people aged 7 to 77).

The magazine has stapled binding visible on the left, typical of periodicals from that era. The general condition of the cover shows some signs of wear: slightly creased corners, a fold in the bottom right corner, and slight handling marks on the surface. These details are common for an old issue that has spanned several decades.

The spine shows slight deformation, likely due to storage or repeated handling. The brilliance of the printed ink, the still vivid colors despite its age, and the integrity of the drawing indicate good overall preservation for a magazine from this period.

On the left side, the vertical inscription "n° 17, France: 3,50 F, 6 avril 1976" (No. 17, France: 3.50 F, April 6, 1976) confirms the publication date and the original vintage nature of this issue. This detail is a valuable reference for finding specific issues or for placing the item in the history of French-language youth press.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows signs of wear from use: creased corners, a prominent fold in the bottom right, handling marks on the cover. No information on the interior condition, only the front cover is visible.

Did you know? "Tintin" magazine was launched in 1946 and played a major role in the spread of Franco-Belgian comics. Its famous slogan "de 7 à 77 ans" (from 7 to 77 years old) became a reference for several generations of readers. Humorous and thematic covers, like that of the "Grand Bal Masqué," were often entrusted to renowned illustrators of the time.

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