{"product_id":"journal-tintin-n704-1962-easter-herge-oumpah-pah-2c128","title":"Journal Tintin N°704, 19 April 1962, Easter Issue, Hergé \u0026 Oumpah-Pah - 2C128","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJournal de Tintin N°704, dated 19 April 1962, brings together a colourful Easter cover, adventure strips and seasonal crafts. Its “Joyeuses Pâques!” greeting introduces a cheerful spring scene, while Hergé’s back-cover episode offers a darker narrative contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis French-language issue includes an Oumpah-Pah instalment by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. An illustrated egg-decoration feature adds another point of interest alongside period advertisements and short news articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Colourful Easter Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA red cartoon bird approaches a woven basket holding a decorated egg with a large yellow bow. Tall reeds and green leaves frame the scene against a bright blue background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA butterfly hovers above, while a ladybird rests on a foreground leaf. A white house, green landscape and pink-blossomed trees complete the distant view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bold greeting stretches across a pale band near the bottom. Bright colour and simple shapes give the illustration an immediately recognisable seasonal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHergé’s Les Bijoux de la Castafiore\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe back cover carries a serial episode of “Les Bijoux de la Castafiore”, credited to Hergé. Conversation scenes lead into blue-toned woodland panels, interrupted by warm red lighting around a gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTintin and Milou appear within the night sequence, with a large sound effect closing the page. This is an instalment within the magazine, not a complete standalone Tintin album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOumpah-Pah and Major Redstone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Oumpah-Pah contre Foie-Malade” appears in colour, with expressive character drawing and oversized sound effects. The photographed page ends with “À suivre”, identifying it as part of a continuing story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“La Mission du Major Redstone” contributes another adventure sequence. Its panels include interior conversations, a night approach and a lit window, offering a different visual mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEaster Crafts and Period Advertising\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Décorez des œufs à la mode de Pâques” fills a double-page spread with photographed egg characters and instructions. Pierrot, Arlequin and La Souris appear among six named designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe issue also includes Foto Fex, Mallat and Choco BN advertisements. The news page combines short international items with photographs and an article headed “Le mètre a trouvé son maître !”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood overall, with cover-edge wear and slight bowing or curvature. The front illustration retains bright colour; light handling marks and minor creasing are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe back cover is described as very good, with bright colours. Interior pages are described as good, with light age toning. The supplied page count is 51; completeness has not been independently checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photographs for page edges, surface wear and the magazine’s slight curvature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublication: Journal de Tintin\u003cbr\u003eIssue: N°704, 14ème année\u003cbr\u003eDate: 19 April 1962\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: French\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 51, as supplied\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 21 × 30 cm \/ approximately 8¼ × 11¾ inches\u003cbr\u003eOriginal cover price: NF 0.80\u003cbr\u003eFront cover: Joyeuses Pâques! spring illustration\u003cbr\u003eBack cover: Hergé, Les Bijoux de la Castafiore\u003cbr\u003eInterior highlights: Goscinny\/Uderzo Oumpah-Pah, Major Redstone and Easter egg decoration feature\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good overall; edge wear, slight curvature and age toning\u003cbr\u003eSKU: 2C128\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spring cover and egg-decoration spread make this issue particularly appealing for seasonal illustration collections. Hergé and Goscinny\/Uderzo instalments add contrasting comic artwork, while advertisements preserve the magazine’s period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne Royal Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt One Royal Art, we curate distinctive vintage pieces with care, preserving their character and clearly describing their condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54992380592474,"sku":"2C128","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/2C128_1.jpg?v=1792054655","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/de\/products\/journal-tintin-n704-1962-easter-herge-oumpah-pah-2c128","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}