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    DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items)

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    • Paintings, DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items)
    • Paintings, DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items)
    • Paintings, DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items)
    • Paintings, DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items)
    • Paintings, DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items)
    Paintings, DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items) Paintings, DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items) Paintings, DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items) Paintings, DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items) Paintings, DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century). Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987. Acrylic on board. 15 x 28 in.. Sign... (Total: 2 Items) View More >
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    DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century)
    Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987
    Acrylic on board
    15 x 28 in.
    Signed lower right
    This illustration appeared on the cover of Frederik Pohl and Jack Williamson's novel, Wall Around a Star, Ballantine Books #28995, 1983.

    This cover scene was also used for Frederik Pohl and Jack Williamson's novel, Farthest Star.

    A copy of Wall Around a Star is included with this lot.

    From the Frank Collection.

    Condition Report*: Unless otherwise noted, this lot is in good condition with only normal wear commensurate with age. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5" x 34". Not examined outside of frame.
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    May, 2010
    6th-7th Thursday-Friday
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