“INTRODUCING THE COMICS” CANVAS BANNER PROMOTING NEWSPAPER COMIC STRIPS.
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Winning Bid:
$1,380.62
Bids:
7
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #198 Part I
Item numbers 1-499 in auction 198
Value Code:
K/L - $1,000 to $5,000 Help Icon
Item Description
2’x17.5’ long canvas banner has “Get The Habit - Save Your Favorite Comics - Lots Of Fun!” text at top followed by “Introducing The Comics” and individual panels featuring comic strip titles, art and creator name(s). From top to bottom: “Bringing Up Father” by Geo. McManus showing Maggie and Jiggs, “Mickey Mouse” by Walter Disney showing both Mickey and Minnie Mouse, “Little Orphan Annie” by Harold Gray showing both Annie and Sandy, “Ella Cinders” by Bill Conselman and Charlie Plumb, “Our Boarding House” by Ahern showing Major Hoople, “Dick Tracy” by Chester Gould and showing both Dick Tracy and Junior, “Mutt and Jeff” by Bud Fisher, “Skippy” by Percy Crosby, “Moon Mullins” by Frank Willard showing both Moon Mullins and Kayo, “Gasoline Alley” by King showing both Uncle Walt and Skeezix, “Joe Jinks” by Vic and “Felix” by Sullivan showing Felix the Cat throwing bricks in a scene reminiscent of Krazy Kat. c. 1935. Used by newspaper publisher to promote inclusion of comic strips in their paper. Bw art is silk-screened with all color being hand-painted, making for a wonderful display. Obvious all-over aging with some staining and moisture, but very little wear to text/images. VG. Extraordinary size and use of this many characters on one item makes it one of the most impressive display items we have ever seen or offered in our 42 years.
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