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Norman Mingo - Original Preliminary Cover Art for Mad #89 (EC, 1964)

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Norman Mingo - Original Preliminary Cover Art for Mad #89 (EC, 1964)
Norman Mingo - Original Preliminary Cover Art for Mad #89 (EC, 1964). One of the greatest images ever to grace the cover of Mad Magazine was the one where the Frankenstein Monster is shown putting together an Alfred E. Neuman model kit. Offered here is artist Norman Mingo's color preliminary sketch for that classic idea. Measuring approximately 8" x 10.75" overall, this incredibly tight rendering (which could have been used for the cover itself) is sketched out in colored pencil and inscribed, "With best wishes to my good friends, Charlotte and Dick McGoldrick, Norman Mingo, 8/21/64", in the upper left corner. Truly an important find, this is a fabulous piece for any Mad collector. A copy of the magazine, in Fine condition, is also included, as are two portrait sketches rendered in pen-and-ink on 10" x 14" sheets and signed by the artist. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.