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WILLIAM GEORGE.
“The Tender Poisoner.” Cover art for the
book of the same name by John Bingham,
published by Dell in 1955. 400x292 mm;
15
3
/
4
x11
1
/
2
inches. Rubbed along edges,
likely from prior matting. Nd. Provenance:
Ex-collection John Edward Parker.
[250/350]
In 1962, this mystery novel was adapted for
television in episode 14 of “The Alfred Hitchcock
Hour.”
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WILLIAM GEORGE.
“Jungle Jim.” Cover art for issue number 16
of “Jungle Jim,” published by Dell in June,
1958. Gouache on board. 463x336 mm;
18
1
/
4
x13
1
/
2
inches, on 20
1
/
2
x15-inch board.
Small areas of craquelure with no losses, tape
ghosts in image. Provenance: Ex-collection
John Edward Parker.
[500/750]
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FREEMAN ELLIOT.
“Caroline Coquette.” Cover art for the book of the same name by Cecil St. Laurent,
published by Dell in 1953. Gouache on board, with remnants of added red banner for
text. 432x279 mm; 17x11 inches. Not signed. Areas of craquelure, some age-toning
showing through background wash, adhesive residue where text banner was mounted.
Provenance: Ex-collection John Edward Parker.
[500/750]
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