Modeste et Pompon / Spirou et Fantasio - 3x C + suppléments - EO/Ré - 3 Album - 1947/1975

Franquin / Jidéhem - Superb Franquin Lot: Modeste & Pompon EO + Satirical Litho 1985 + Albums and Supplements (1947/1985)

Exceptional and versatile Franquin collection – Portfolio print & Modeste et Pompon EO

A high-quality and varied collection devoted to the work of André Franquin, enriched with an original drawing by his regular collaborator Jidéhem, rare albums and historical inserts from Spirou magazine:

1. Print / Print Folio Stripgilde 1985 – "The Shark" (Franquin)
Details: Famous satirical print from 1985 (Stripgilde / 9th Art) in which Franquin masterfully and sharply denounces the ruthless business of the comic world and major publishers. It shows a publishing shark behind a desk confronting a timid cartoonist with the text: "And what troubles you so in our contract?" Signed on the plate by Franquin.

2. Spirou et Fantasio – Tome 10: Les Pirates du silence (Édition Dupuis 1975)
Details: 1975 reissue with the authentic blue Spirou stamp on the title page.
Condition: Nice, fresh condition with a sturdy spine and clean corners.

3. Modeste et Pompon – 60 Aventures de Modeste et Pompon (Franquin)
Details: First Edition / Édition Originale (Collection du Lombard, 1958). With the original Tintin-point (Point Tintin) intact on the back cover.
Condition: Good vintage condition. Red cloth spine solid, normal light wear to corners and edges.

4. Almanach Spirou 1947 (Cartonnée / Hard cover)
Details: Rare historical reference work with cover by Jijé. Good condition for its age.

5-7. Rare Spirou Journal Supplements (1957 & 1960)
Supplement no. 1159 (1960): "Revu en style Moderne par Gaston" by Franquin (highly sought after).
Supplements nos. 1 & 2 with Spirou n° 1000 (1957): Facsimile n° 1 from 1938 + mini-booklet "Spirou 2000" by Franquin.

Exceptional Lot André Franquin – Satirical Litho 1985 & Modeste et Pompon EO
Magnificent thematic set dedicated to Franquin and the world of the Spirou Journal,

1. Lithography / Satirical Print "Le Requin" (Franquin, 1985)
Details: Famous illustration published for the Guild of Comics / 9th Art (1985) denouncing with humor and irony publishing contracts ("And what troubles you in our contract?"). Signed on the plate by Franquin.

2. Spirou et Fantasio – Tome 10: Les Pirates du silence (Dupuis, 1975)
Details: 1975 edition with the official Spirou stamp on the title page. Very good condition.

3. Modeste et Pompon – 60 Aventures de Modeste et Pompon (Franquin, 1958)
Details: Original Edition (Collection du Lombard) with the Point Tintin clearly present on the back cover. Good working condition, red cloth spine well preserved.

4. Almanach Spirou 1947 (Cartonnée) & Suppléments Spirou 1000 & 1159 (Franquin)
5-7. Rare Spirou Journal Supplements (1957 & 1960)
Supplement n° 1159 (1960): "Revu en style Moderne par Gaston" by Franquin (very sought after).
Supplements n° 1 & 2 with Spirou n° 1000 (1957): Facsimile n° 1 from 1938 + mini-booklet "Spirou 2000" by Franquin.

Valuation / Appraisal (Total Lot Value)

• Satirical Franquin print "The Shark" (1985): € 35 – € 50
• Modeste et Pompon (EO 1958 with Tintin-point): € 60 – € 100
• Almanach Spirou 1947: € 60 – € 90
• Spirou t.10 "Pirates du silence" (1975) + Supplements 1000 & 1159: € 45 – € 70
Estimated total auction value (lot): € 200 – € 275