Archive collection of 42 signed copies of the classic Giles ...

Hammer

£460

Archive collection of 42 signed copies of the classic Giles cartoon series, issued yearly at Christmas. "He draws from the largest and finest selection of models that any artist could wish – The British people." Arthur Christiansen, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Express, Intro. to Second Series. ARCHIVE COMPRISES SERIES 2-30 1947–1976 / SERIES 32-34 1978–1980 / SERIES 36-39 1982-1985 / SERIES 42-46 1988-1992 / SERIES 47, 1994 'Giles Classics' featuring selected cartoons from 1944–1959. INCOMPLETE SET: missing Series 31, 1977/ Series 35, 1981/ Series 40 & 41, 1986 & 1987. SIGNED: All copies signed by Carl Giles (1916-1995): early signatures are in a shaky hand and not dated, possibly due to working from his "Mobile studio," mentioned in the intro Fifth Series,1951. Four copies signed presentations to Rosalind Seagers. Three copies with neat names on fep. (42)