For Sale: Fabulous Mid-Century Paperback Cover Art
Part of a larger sale of illustration art headed to auction later this week in Dallas, a selection of original paperback cover art steals the show. Gathered here are seven fabulous mid-century examples.
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Part-Time Wife (1953)
Lou Marchetti’s illustration was published as the paperback cover of Part-Time Wife by Gerald Foster (1953). Estimate: $2,000-3,000
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Is the Devil a Gentleman? (1970)
David Prosser’s illustration for the cover of Is the Devil a Gentleman? by Seabury Quinn (Mirage, 1970). Estimate: $1,500-2,500
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Maharajah (1952)
Raymond Johnson’s illustration appeared on the cover of Richard Cargoe's novel, Maharajah, Popular Library #451, 1952. Estimate: $2,000-3,000
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Office Sinner (1953)
Raymond Pease’s Office Sinner, paperback digest cover, 1953. This painting was published twice as a digest cover for Cameo books, first as Office Sinner by Gene Harvey (Cameo books #334, 1953) and then again one year later as Blonde Hellcat by Arthur Marin (Cameo books #368, 1954). Estimate: $2,000-3,000
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Flight by Night (1956)
Harry Barton’s illustration was published as the paperback cover of Flight by Night by Day Keene (Ace Books, 1956). Estimate: $1,000-1,500
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The Thin Edge of Mania (1956)
Oliver Brabbins’ illustration was published as the cover for The Thin Edge of Mania by Mark Macklin (Ace Double D-149, 1956). Estimate: $1,500-2,500
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Beach Girl (1952)
Raymond Pease's illustration was published as the paperback cover of Beach Girl by Joan Sherman (Venus Books, 1952). Estimate: $1,000-1,500
