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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 #1824 in the series, published 23 January 1972. Comic strip is rendered in ink over graphite, with some red key lines, on two sections of illustration board, conjoined on verso to measure approximately 17'' x 25''. Paste-up of logo and lettering. Light wear, overall in very good condition.
The Hal Foster preliminary artwork comprises two pieces, one in pencil and ink wash on board, and one in pencil on paper, closely matching the finished strip, and accompanied by a separate typed story outline, and typed story narration. Artwork measures 8.875'' x 11.375'' and 8.5'' x 11'' respectively, and story sheets each measure 8'' x 10.5''. Paperclip impression to ink wash art, chipping to edge of pencil sketch, and three hole punch. 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 Art -- #1824 for Both Strip & Preliminary, Dated 23 January 1972
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