The Adventure Book for Boys #N/A (Annual style anthology)
Birn Brothers, Ltd. (London) • The Adventure Book for Boys Annual
Writer
Various (Anthology contributors)
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Uncredited
Publication Date
Circa 1955-1960
Cover Variant
Regular (Hardcover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A British annual anthology containing a mix of short adventure stories, non-fiction educational segments, and comic strips. This specific issue features motor-racing themes on the cover and includes features on outdoor activities and historical adventures.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0 equivalent)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting on top and bottom right; spine wear with rubbing along the blue spine cloth; surface scuffing on the front board near the title; minor edge wear and board exposure; light soiling on back cover and interior page yellowing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15.00 - $35.00; Graded: Not typically graded, but estimated $60.00 - $100.00 to a niche collector.
Recent Sales
Comparable UK annuals from Birn Brothers sell on eBay UK for £10-£25 depending on the specific edition and interior state.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market for mid-century UK annuals is driven by nostalgia rather than investment-grade slabbed returns; the cost of grading would likely exceed the book's value.
Notable Features
Classic mid-century British annual format; hardback board construction; features diverse content including the 'Do-You-Know' educational strip visible in the thumbnail.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original mid-century production; paper stock is typical heavy-weight pulp for annuals of this era; spine binding appears to be the original blue cloth tape used by Birn Brothers.