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    HENRIQUE ALVIM CORRÊA (Brazilian, 1876-1910). Martians Head Toward Earth, from The War of the Worlds, Belgium editio...

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    HENRIQUE ALVIM CORRÊA (Brazilian, 1876-1910)
    Martians Head Toward Earth, from The War of the Worlds, Belgium edition, 1906
    Pencil and ink on paper laid on cardstock
    10.125 x 9.375 in. (sheet)
    Not signed

    The War of the Worlds Archive

    This illustration is featured in Book I: The Coming of the Martians, Chapter I: "The Eve of the War," 1906.

    PROVENANCE:
    By descent through the family of the artist, Brazil;
    Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1990.

    Condition Report*: Overall slight paper discoloration with scattered light foxing; toning to left and upper sheet edges; minor abrasion to sheet near center right edge; otherwise, no visible condition issues. Matted to an overall size of 20 x 19-1/4 inches.  Not framed.
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    May, 2015
    14th Thursday
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