294 - HERGÉ - Tintin in the Land of Black Gold (Casterman, B4 edition - 1950)

HERGÉ - Tintin in the Land of Black Gold (Casterman, B4 edition - 1950) - Title / Subject: Comic book album “The Adventures of Tintin: In the Land of Black Gold” - Author: Hergé (Georges Remi) - Publisher: Casterman - Edition / Print Run: Original Belgian/French edition in color, B4 cover (1950) * Top caption: “Hergé Collection” * Last Tintin title listed on the back cover: “In the Land of Black Gold” * Jo, Zette, and Jocko: The Stratonef H. 22 (2 episodes) and The Ray of Mystery (2 episodes) * Note: “The Adventures of Quick and Flupke (5 series)” and “Popol and Virginie in the Land of the Lapinos ” * Dark blue endpapers - Characteristics: Hardcover album, original yellow spine - Legal notices: Copyright by Éditions Casterman at the bottom of the page Condition: - Cover: Severe wear and tear. Significant scuffing, soiling, tears, and paper loss along the edges and at the heavily rounded corners; back cover discolored with signs of handling and scratches. - Spine: Original yellow spine is very worn, split, and open, with significant material loss and adhesive tape / old repairs. - Interior: Signs of use and reading, yellowing paper, scattered foxing spots; the book block is fragile at the seams but complete. - Overall condition: Fair / shows significant signs of use (a vintage reading copy in its original condition for this rare first edition from 1950).