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EDMUND (EMSH) EMSHWILLER (American, 1925-1990)
The Man from Earth, Satellite Science Fiction digest cover, October 1956
Acrylic on paper laid on board
18.125 x 13.125 in.
Signed lower right

From the Jerry Weist Collection

This work was reproduced as the digest cover of Satellite Science Fiction Vol. 1, for the interior story, "The Man from Earth" by Algis Budrys, October 1956.


More information about EMSH. See also: Emshwiller, Edmund "Emsh", Ed Emshwiller, Edmund (Emsh) Emshwiller, Emsh Artist.

Condition Report*: A few minor accretions in the bottom left missile object, as well as near center left extreme edge and in upper right corner; otherwise artwork is in good condition.  Matted to an overall size of 20 x 15 inches.
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Auction Dates
October, 2014
17th-18th Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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Sold on Oct 17, 2014 for: $1,375.00
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