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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 #2057 in the series, published 11 July 1976. Comic strip is rendered in ink over graphite, with some red key lines and faint blue editorial notes, on three sections of illustration board, conjoined on verso to measure approximately 14'' x 20.25''. Paste-up of logo and lettering. Light wear, and missing part of lettering on fourth panel, overall in very good condition.
The Hal Foster preliminary artwork in pencil closely matches the finished strip, and includes an additional sketch of the character Kasov on verso. Artwork 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, and light wear. 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 Sketches -- #2057 for Both Strip & Sketch, Dated 11 July 1976
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