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The ORIGINAL, hand-painted dustwrapper artwork by William Randell for the Collins Mystery title, Deadline. The book, by Hartley Howard, was later to be published in 1956. This piece is hand-painted and measures 194 mm x 155 mm, mounted on a light white board. The margins of the white board include pencilled instructions to the printer, with further instructions and details on a pink slip pasted to the back. The piece has been SIGNED by William Randell. Unique. Frame for illustrative purposes, but can be sold separately.
Publisher: Collins (Collins Mystery), 1956
Condition: Near Fine. Wrapper: n/a
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