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Wed, Jun 26, 2019 11:30AM EDT
Lot 32

Artie the Ace Original Daily Comic Art.

Estimate: $600 - $800

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Forrest, Hal (American, 1895?1959). Artie the Ace Original Daily Comic Art. Paramount Newspaper Syndicate, 1927. A group of five consecutive daily comic strips created with ink on Bristol board chronicling Artie?s pitstop in Southeastern China. Framed and matted to an overall size of 36 x 30.? Old adhesive staining and pinholes to margins; minor damp staining to edges; blue pencil shading overall. Not examined out of frame; very good condition. Scarce. Artie the Ace was one of the first aviation-themes comic strips and the precursor for Tailspin Tommy.