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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 #1942 in the series, published 28 April 1974. Comic strip is rendered in ink over graphite, with some red key lines, on three sections of illustration board, conjoined on verso to measure approximately 17.5'' x 25.5''. Paste-up of logo and lettering. Light wear, overall in very good condition.
The Hal Foster preliminary artwork in pencil and ink wash 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, light soiling, some creasing, 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 -- #1942 for Both Strip & Sketch, Dated 28 April 1974
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