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Lot of ''Prince Valiant'' original artwork, comprising both the John Cullen Murphy Sunday comic strip art, and the Hal Foster preliminary sketch, both #1862 in the series, published 15 October 1972. Comic strip is rendered in ink over graphite, with some red key lines and blue editorial notes, on three sections of illustration board, conjoined on verso to measure approximately 17.75'' x 25.75''. Paste-up of logo and lettering. Light wear, overall in very good plus condition.
The Hal Foster preliminary artwork in pencil closely matches the finished strip, and is accompanied by a separate typed story outline, and typed story narration. Sketch measures 8.5'' x 11'', and story sheets each measure 8'' x 10.5''. Three hole punch, small 1'' closed tear at top margin of sketch, and paperclip impression at top. Overall in very good condition. From the John Cullen Murphy estate.
Lot of John Cullen Murphy ''Prince Valiant'' Sunday Comic Strip Artwork Plus Hal Foster Preliminary Sketch -- #1862 for Both Strip & Sketch, Dated 15 October 1972
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