references & links
Using only free gifts and images of comics from my own collection would eventually leave us with a limited range to view. Therefore with the help of fellow collectors & the kind permission of ebay sellers I can expand the collection beyond what my wallet would allow.
The books of Dennis Gifford & Alan Clark have been a fantastic resource as a guide to British comics which I could not have done without. Dennis Gifford books can be found 2nd hand online & Alan Clark is still actively publishing. Phil-comics has a fantastic site with a great search engine for completed listings of his past sales. Well worth checking out.
We have a facebook group called 'Vintage British Comics & Annuals', www.facebook.com/groups/895251231256210 alot of great people on there sharing comics for viewing and comics for selling. Generally celebrating vintage british comics. So check it out if you get a chance.
A huge thank you to the following collectors & sellers in helping to provide me with ref pics are listed below including worthwhile links to informitive web sites...
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/staffordbooksandcomics
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/beano_comic_x
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/carterscomics
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/bricklayer70
Irmantas Povilaika for help on Buster comics
I would also highly recommend the web site www.Bustercomic.com
They have a fantasic guide to the Buster comic.
Jon Tolley for help on rare Beano comics & gifts
Doug Brain for access to his rare collection of vintage free gifts
- see also his facebook auctions on behalf of the late Colin Noble - www.facebook.com/groups/414468220069644
For info on Cheeky comics, thanks to Bill. comprehensive guide to the comic - http://cheekyweekly.blogspot.com/
www.geraldgswanpublications.wordpress.com/