This auction is for an original drawing/painting on a front endpage of a used book.

This is an estate sale bonus - as I purchased numerous books at a recent local estate sale and I opened this CONFEDERATE EDGED WEAPONS book to discover not only an original color painting, but a hand-written note attached to inside the book front cover.  The value is definitely in the artwork!

Confederate soldier image holding a saddle, looks to be oil painting over a combination of ink and pencil.

Penciled signature - DAVE POWELL 19(symbol)83

"A NATIVE SON OF DIXIE"

The 1983, could be 1985

Note attached to inner front cover is on ACE POWELL stationary and is written in pencil:

DEAR JOHN & KATHY
I SLEPT IN, HAT LOT'S
OF STUFF TO DO
I WILL WORK ON BOOK
SOME MORE.  LATER
BE BACK SOON,
THANKS FOR BUNK!
DAVE POWELL
1-* (small 1 dash five point star)

I certainly wish the book were in better condition

There is light age-yellowing present.

Age/paint yellowing visible to back side of artwork.

I have not had this piece authenticated - but I have no reason to believe it to be anything but original.

Tears to dust jacket of book - please view jpegs carefully as this item is SOLD AS IS.

Please email with any questions prior to bidding.

This auction is sold as is.

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