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The Peter Hansen Collection of Comics - Premiere Sale
Lot: 311 to 542 - 12th Mar, 2026 10:00
A Boy’s Own Passion: The largest collection of British comics in the Universe!
This extraordinary sale charts the complete history of British comics from the early 20th century onwards, offering an unrivalled insight into the evolution of the genre.
Highlights include original artworks by the acknowledged masters of British comic illustration, among them Frank Bellamy, Dudley D. Watkins, Alfred Bestall, Don Lawrence, Graham Coton, Renzo Biffignandi, Jordi Penalva, and many more.
Comprising over 500 exceptional lots, this prestigious auction will be followed by Part II, coming later in 2026.
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Lot 193 - Original artwork for Battle Picture Library No. 24 “Shoot First”
Lot 194 - Original artwork for Battle Picture Library No. 23 “Day of Wrath”
Lot 195 - Original artwork for Battle Picture Library No. 12 “Blood on the Sand”
Lot 205 - Original Thunderbirds artwork by Frank Bellamy for T. V. Century 21
Lot 208 - Original painted artwork for the front cover of I.P.C.’s children’s annual Hurricane 1971
Lot 210 - Two pages of original painted artwork from the story strip Guinea Pig
Lot 227 - First issues of Ranger, and Rocket; and other comics/magazines
Lot 228 - Rover and Adventure, and Express comics with giveaway gifts
Lot 264 - Tiger and Hurricane Comic 1965-67, publisher’s file copies
Lot 266 - Valiant and Knockout Comic 1963 and 1964, publisher’s file copies
Lot 286 - Harold Hare’s Own Paper No. 1 and subsequent publisher’s file copies
