Tintin - Mission to the Moon - 1 Comic - First edition - 1989/1989
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The Making of Tintin: Mission to the Moon is a first edition English hardcover comic in the Tintin series, published by Methuen Children's Books in 1989, in very fine condition.
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Rare Edition – The Making of Tintin: Mission to the Moon (Hergé, 1989 – Methuen) – Collector’s Hardcover – Excellent Condition
Description
Up for auction is a beautiful and increasingly scarce copy of “The Making of Tintin: Mission to the Moon”, published by Methuen Children’s Books in 1989. This English hardcover edition accompanied Hergé’s legendary lunar adventures Destination Moon and Explorers on the Moon, offering unique insights into the creation of these iconic stories.
A true must-have for Tintin and Hergé collectors, and a highly desirable item that is becoming harder to find—especially in this condition.
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Condition
The book is in very good to excellent condition, with only minor signs of age:
Light corner bumping to the cover edges (see close-up photos)
Spine and boards remain clean, glossy, and in strong shape
Interior is near mint: pages crisp and clean, no writing, no tears, no stains
Binding tight and solid
Colours on the front cover remain bright and vibrant
Includes the original blue-and-white illustrated endpapers featuring numerous Hergé character portraits – beautifully preserved
Please refer to the photos; they form an essential part of the description.
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Collectability & Features
Original 1989 Methuen publication
ISBN: 0 416 02732 6
Richly illustrated behind-the-scenes look at Hergé’s creative process, story development, sketches, and production notes
One of the most sought-after volumes in the Making of Tintin series
Out of print and increasingly rare on the market
Fantastic investment piece for Tintin collectors, comic art enthusiasts, or fans of European graphic storytelling
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Provenance
From a private collection, stored carefully in a smoke-free and pet-free environment.
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Shipping
The book will be securely packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance. Local pick-up is available by arrangement.
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Summary
A superb and well-preserved example of a hard-to-find Tintin collector’s item. A standout piece for any serious Hergé collection, with strong long-term value.
Rare Edition – The Making of Tintin: Mission to the Moon (Hergé, 1989 – Methuen) – Collector’s Hardcover – Excellent Condition
Description
Up for auction is a beautiful and increasingly scarce copy of “The Making of Tintin: Mission to the Moon”, published by Methuen Children’s Books in 1989. This English hardcover edition accompanied Hergé’s legendary lunar adventures Destination Moon and Explorers on the Moon, offering unique insights into the creation of these iconic stories.
A true must-have for Tintin and Hergé collectors, and a highly desirable item that is becoming harder to find—especially in this condition.
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Condition
The book is in very good to excellent condition, with only minor signs of age:
Light corner bumping to the cover edges (see close-up photos)
Spine and boards remain clean, glossy, and in strong shape
Interior is near mint: pages crisp and clean, no writing, no tears, no stains
Binding tight and solid
Colours on the front cover remain bright and vibrant
Includes the original blue-and-white illustrated endpapers featuring numerous Hergé character portraits – beautifully preserved
Please refer to the photos; they form an essential part of the description.
---
Collectability & Features
Original 1989 Methuen publication
ISBN: 0 416 02732 6
Richly illustrated behind-the-scenes look at Hergé’s creative process, story development, sketches, and production notes
One of the most sought-after volumes in the Making of Tintin series
Out of print and increasingly rare on the market
Fantastic investment piece for Tintin collectors, comic art enthusiasts, or fans of European graphic storytelling
---
Provenance
From a private collection, stored carefully in a smoke-free and pet-free environment.
---
Shipping
The book will be securely packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance. Local pick-up is available by arrangement.
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Summary
A superb and well-preserved example of a hard-to-find Tintin collector’s item. A standout piece for any serious Hergé collection, with strong long-term value.
Details
No. of items
1
Language
English
Item
Comic
Condition
Very fine
Edition
First edition
Series
Tintin
Comic book title
Mission to the Moon
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Methuen Children's Books
Artist
Hergé
Year oldest item
1989
Year youngest item
1989
