Presto-Films - 64 Comic collection - First French edition - 1934/1935
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64 original Presto Films booklets in French by artist K.F., in softcover, published by Éditions Altiora as the first French edition (1934–1935), with original illustrated covers and in very good condition.
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An extensive collection of 64 original Presto Films is offered, mainly from the early period of the series and published in 1935.
The Presto Films were small, French-language Belgian youth booklets that were issued weekly by Averbode from 1934 onwards. The booklets are intentionally small in format (about 12.5 × 17 cm) and typically contain around 32 pages. The small size is thus original and not a reduced edition.
The collection is of particular interest because of its age, the large number of copies, the good condition, and the original illustrated covers. The covers feature a variety of adventure, detective, historical, and fantastic stories and provide a nice view of Belgian youth literature from the mid-1930s.
Notable copies in the collection
The collection includes several interesting early issues, among others:
* No. 5 – Tito, Tita, la fée Urgèle et le nain Obéron
* No. 7 – La Traite
* No. 15 – Presto Film by John Flanders
* No. 35 – Les Aventures de Pin Parasol et de sa sœur la Limande
* No. 39 – L’Étonnant voyage du clown Potiquet
* No. 41 – Dans les neiges
* No. 55 – La Reine Astrid
* No. 70 – Le Trésor des Montargel
* No. 79 – En fuite
* No. 81 – L’Oiseau mystérieux – John Flanders
* No. 84 – La Singulière Babet Brown – John Flanders
* No. 87 – Le Vallon qui chante – John Flanders
* No. 89 – Le Feu vert – John Flanders
* No. 104 – La Griffe du léopard
* No. 106 – Vers les pôles
A particular point of interest for collectors is the presence of several works related to John Flanders (Jean Ray). The specialized bibliography of Jean Ray/John Flanders lists several Presto Films as part of his French-language oeuvre, including numbers 15, 81, 84, 87, and 89.
No. 89 – Le Feu vert is notable. This issue is specifically cataloged as a John Flanders Presto Film from 1936, and copies have been offered on the specialized second-hand market. Also No. 81 – L’Oiseau mystérieux and the other John Flanders numbers mentioned above are of interest to collectors.
In addition, No. 55 – La Reine Astrid stands out because of its historical subject and early publication date.
Condition:
Given the approximately 90-year age, the booklets are in varying used condition. The copies are original and not restored.
Normal signs of age and wear are present on several booklets, including:
* wear to corners and edges;
* small creases and folds;
* yellowing due to age;
* light damage to some covers;
* in a few copies more noticeable tears or damage.
The series are carefully and protectively packed.
An extensive collection of 64 original Presto Films is offered, mainly from the early period of the series and published in 1935.
The Presto Films were small, French-language Belgian youth booklets that were issued weekly by Averbode from 1934 onwards. The booklets are intentionally small in format (about 12.5 × 17 cm) and typically contain around 32 pages. The small size is thus original and not a reduced edition.
The collection is of particular interest because of its age, the large number of copies, the good condition, and the original illustrated covers. The covers feature a variety of adventure, detective, historical, and fantastic stories and provide a nice view of Belgian youth literature from the mid-1930s.
Notable copies in the collection
The collection includes several interesting early issues, among others:
* No. 5 – Tito, Tita, la fée Urgèle et le nain Obéron
* No. 7 – La Traite
* No. 15 – Presto Film by John Flanders
* No. 35 – Les Aventures de Pin Parasol et de sa sœur la Limande
* No. 39 – L’Étonnant voyage du clown Potiquet
* No. 41 – Dans les neiges
* No. 55 – La Reine Astrid
* No. 70 – Le Trésor des Montargel
* No. 79 – En fuite
* No. 81 – L’Oiseau mystérieux – John Flanders
* No. 84 – La Singulière Babet Brown – John Flanders
* No. 87 – Le Vallon qui chante – John Flanders
* No. 89 – Le Feu vert – John Flanders
* No. 104 – La Griffe du léopard
* No. 106 – Vers les pôles
A particular point of interest for collectors is the presence of several works related to John Flanders (Jean Ray). The specialized bibliography of Jean Ray/John Flanders lists several Presto Films as part of his French-language oeuvre, including numbers 15, 81, 84, 87, and 89.
No. 89 – Le Feu vert is notable. This issue is specifically cataloged as a John Flanders Presto Film from 1936, and copies have been offered on the specialized second-hand market. Also No. 81 – L’Oiseau mystérieux and the other John Flanders numbers mentioned above are of interest to collectors.
In addition, No. 55 – La Reine Astrid stands out because of its historical subject and early publication date.
Condition:
Given the approximately 90-year age, the booklets are in varying used condition. The copies are original and not restored.
Normal signs of age and wear are present on several booklets, including:
* wear to corners and edges;
* small creases and folds;
* yellowing due to age;
* light damage to some covers;
* in a few copies more noticeable tears or damage.
The series are carefully and protectively packed.
Details
Number of objects
64
Language
French
Item
Comic collection
Condition
Very good
Edition
First French edition
Series
Presto-Films
Binding
Softcover
Publisher
Éditions Altiora
Artist
K.F.
Year oldest item
1934
Year youngest item
1935
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