Gaston Lagaffe - La Fantastica Fiat 509 - 1 Comic - 1985

Rare out-of-commerce special edition made for Fiat Auto (Advertising and Image) in collaboration with Comics & Cartoons Company and printed in Turin by Zappagno (Printed no. 2.0021). The volume, published in the mid-80s (1985), humorously celebrates the historic Fiat 509 through the famous plates by André Franquin dedicated to Gaston Lagaffe and his unmistakable yellow and black car with a checkered border. Work of great interest both for collectors of Franco-Belgian comics (Marcinelle school) and for enthusiasts of Automobilia and Fiat historical memorabilia. Technical characteristics: Author: André Franquin Title: The Fantastic Fiat 509 of Gaston Lagaffe Publisher: Fiat Auto - Advertising and Image / Comics & Cartoons Company (Turin) Type: Promotional edition out of commerce Format: Hardcover illustrated, large format (approx. 30 x 22 cm) Pages: 52 pages in color + blue and white illustrated endpapers Language: Italian Conditions of the copy (Grade: Good / Very Good): Cover and spine: Bright boards and well preserved. Normal signs of aging at the corners (slight dents on the tips) and small chipping/abrasions to the edges (upper and lower ends of the spine), as clearly visible in the photographic detail. Interior: Overall excellent condition. Spine solid and compact, endpapers intact, pages clean without tears, writings or foxing, with a natural and slight browning around the margins due to the paper type and age. Photos are part of the description. Tracked shipping with rigid protective packaging to prevent bending.

Estimate:£5.86

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