The moment came on June 8, and though the copy offered by CBPA showed some tanning (browning) and no longer contained the 'Express Whistler' free gift, it sold for £6620, which while still not in the Beano league, was a decent advance on the previous (1999) high of £4400.
Other highlights of the June sale included a "presentable" copy of the first Beano Book, which made £3520 and an Oor Wullie artwork featuring V.E. Day larks and celebrations, at £2050.
