AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century). King of the Khyber Rifles/Sinful Virgin, paperback cover, c. 1954. Gouache on board. 18 ... (Total: 3 Items)

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AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
King of the Khyber Rifles/Sinful Virgin, paperback cover, c. 1954
Gouache on board
18 x 15 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Talbot Mundy's novel, King of the Khyber Rifles, Beacon Books #B105, 1954.

"She ruled a wild empire -- and a savage lust ruled her."

A slightly altered version of the same scene was used on John B. Thompson's novel, Sinful Virgin, Beacon Books #B397, 1961.

"The daring novel of a girl too seductive to be safe, even from her own flesh and blood."

Copies of the paperbacks are included in this lot.

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