Up for auction is a fascinating, rare piece of British newspaper history: a collection of five (5) original production layout proofs for the classic cartoon strip "Sally", hand-inked by renowned cartoonist Colin Earl in late 1974.

These are not reproductions or modern prints; they are the genuine archival studio boards used by the printers to publish the weekly strips in the famous British newspaper, Reveille.

### Item Details:
* **The Artwork:** Features 5 distinct "Sally" comic multi-panel strips, including the festive "Christmas Stocking" strip, the record player "Drum Beat" strip, and the "Kite" strip.
* **The Artist:** Colin Earl was a celebrated British cartoonist who provided art, pocket cartoons, and spreads to major national titles like Tatler for over 50 years.

### Incredible Production History & Provenance:
The backs of these boards are packed with valuable metadata that tells the exact story of how these cartoons were processed for print in 1974:
* Stamped with the artist’s professional studio stamp: "COLIN EARL, 57 PETTS WOOD ROAD, PETTS WOOD, KENT".
* Mechanical production ink date-stamps from late 1974 (including 20 Sept 1974, 20 Nov 1974, and 27 Nov 1974).
* Editorial handwriting detailing layout widths ("7 5/8" wide", "6 1/8" wide"), intended page numbers ("P24"), and planned publication dates ("6 Dec", "Nov 29", "Dec 13th Issue").
* Official printer red crayon markings ("CURRENT") and green layout alignment tapes.

### Condition:
The hand-drawn ink and illustrations remain remarkably crisp, sharp, and vivid. The backing boards show natural, age-appropriate light tanning and minor handling wear along the margins, exactly as expected for 50-year-old production paper handled in a printing press environment. Please review the photographs closely to see the incredible fronts and backs of these historic pieces.

### Shipping & Packaging:
The collection will be packed with absolute care, sandwiched completely flat between extra-thick layers of heavy-duty rigid cardboard to guarantee they do not bend or fold during transit. Sent via tracked and signed courier for peace of mind.

Don't miss this chance to own a complete, authenticated studio archive group from a classic era of British cartooning! Happy bidding.