DOCTOR WHO ANNUAL/YEARBOOK

Very collectible set of annuals, particularly the early ones and more so the Patrick Troughton incarnations. The surprise one is the 1971 Jon Pertwee 'pink' annual. Supposedly rare owing to printing and distribution problems but you know what? I don't think it's that tough to find after all. I must have seen at least 20 copies on eBay UK  in 2007 and it just keeps on turning up. Traditionally it would sell for over £100 in anything approaching nice condition (and I do mean nice!!). I suppose for true Near Mint, a premium of £150 is about right. But don't over-pay on this one. Believe me, it's not rare. It does show up so be patient and get it at a comfortable price.

Nice cover on the 1971 annual by Ron Smethhurst but also beware there's a word puzzle inside that is often completed in biro which ruins the clean look of the interior. Always ask your eBay vendor about any puzzles or games within an annual. The 2008 annual is rather groovy with a full cover hologram.