Les Aventures de Tintin: Vol 714 Pour Sydney HC. 1st Ed. 1968 Casterman "RARE"

Series Title: Les Aventures de Tintin

Story Title: Vol 714 pour Sydney

Issue #: 22 (Volume 22 in the series)

Date of Publication: 1968

Edition: First Edition HC (Hardcover) – Early 1968 printing (1er/2e tirage, red square spine with printed title, B37 back cover)

Publisher: Casterman

Country of Origin: Belgium

Language: French

Cover Artists: Hergé

Artists: Hergé

Writers: Hergé

Characters: Tintin, Snowy (Milou), Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus (Tournesol), Allan Thompson, Skut, Laszlo Carreidas, Mik Kanrokitoff, and supporting characters including the crew of the Carreidas 160 jet, plus extraterrestrial elements

Key Facts: This is the twenty-second volume in Hergé’s iconic Tintin series, originally serialized in Tintin magazine before its collected publication by Casterman in 1968. The story involves the hijacking of a private jet en route to Sydney, leading Tintin and his friends into a surreal adventure with themes of telepathy, extraterrestrials, and a mysterious encounter on a Pacific island. Known for its detailed artwork, science-fiction elements, and dream-like conclusion, it is one of the more mysterious and atmospheric entries in the series. The 1968 Casterman hardcover features the classic large-format album binding with pictorial boards and endpapers. 1st Edition with Captain Haddock interjection "Allez-vous me dire dans quelle caverne de brigands nous sommes ici, mille millions de sabords" on page 42 which was removed in editions later in the year. D. 1968/0053/124 on page 62

Page Count: 62 pages

Condition: Please refer to the accompanying photos for condition, we are amateur graders, all best efforts are taken when indicating a likely grade. Should you require further photos, please contact us. Includes archival bag and board if applicable.

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