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Winsor McCay - Original Comic Strip Art for Dream of the Rarebit (New York Herald Co., 1908)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Comics Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
Winsor McCay - Original Comic Strip Art for Dream of the Rarebit (New York Herald Co., 1908)
Winsor McCay - Original Comic Strip Art for Dream of the Rarebit (New York Herald Co., 1908). This is an amazing example of a fantastic strip by one of the greatest cartoonists of the 20th century. Winsor McCay was a pioneer in both comic strips and animation, and this peice reflects his talent in both fields. It focuses on the game of baseball as the batter hits a ball that travels around the world, crashing through many of the world's greatest landmarks, such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Sphinx of Egypt, Eiffel Tower, and the Houses of Parliament in London. Also significant is this rare look at what a 1908 baseball game looked like through McCay's brilliant eyes, and is thus collectible on multiple levels. The title bar is a stat, as is the copyright bar at the bottom, but all the rest is purely original. In good condition, the piece is nicely matted and framed, measuring approximately 16.5" x 25.5" overall, with some wear and minor paper loss at the lower edge of the top stat. Definitely a fascinating and beautiful piece from a peak period of this beloved strip. 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.