Description:

-Art Type: Daily comic strip original artwork.

-Medium: Pen and ink over pencil/graphite on art board.  Zip-A-Tone (plastic dot matrix overlay) used for shading.  

-Publisher: NEA, Inc.

-Publication Date: December 8, 1972  

-Dimensions: 17" wide by 5" tall (board dimensions; image slightly smaller)

-Signed: Yes.  Signed "Thaves".  

-Description: This is the original artwork for the daily comic strip FRANK & ERNEST by Robert "Bob" Thaves (1924-2006).  Frank & Ernest were a couple of guys who called it as they saw it.  Pulled no punches in making some wickedly sarcastic comments (to each other or, more often, to other people).  This daily features our heroes as owners of Frank & Ernie's Pet Shop.  How much is that gorilla in the window?  A brilliant gag well rendered by Thaves. IM    

Condition: 

-The art is in excellent overall condition.  Minor age/handling wear.  Zip-A-Tone glue has darkened in places.  Pencil notes to reverse.  

Shipping/Payment:

-Domestic buyer pays $25.00 for USPS priority mail shipping (includes tracking and insurance).  If the actual cost of shipping is less, I will refund the difference.

-International buyer pays exact cost of USPS priority mail international shipping.  Sorry, but I do not ship to Italy (too many past problems).  Customs forms contain complete and accurate value.  International buyers please wait for an invoice from me before making payment.

-Customs fees, duty, charges and taxes, including VAT, are NOT included in the shipping charge, and are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the buyer.

-Payment is due upon purchase/auction ending.  If you wish a non-standard payment method, please message me to discuss.  

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