Description: For collectors of rare comic strips, this is a must-have item. This proof sheet from the 1973 US Comics series, Fred Basset by Alexander Graham, features an oh so rare proof signed by the artist himself. “One Thousand Cats” is the subject of this comic strip proof.FRED BASSET (ALEX GRAHAM 1917 - 1991) Alex Graham Fred Basset original cartoon strip artwork. Alex Graham began selling cartoons to magazines during the Second World War. In 1945, Graham joined the Dundee Weekly News, and created a comic strip, 'Wee Hughie', and continued this feature until about 1970. In 1946, Graham created another comic for the paper, 'Our Bill'. A year later, he made 'Willy Nilly' in the Sunday Graphic, and for 17 years, he made 'Briggs the Butler' in Tatler. He was also the author of 'Graham's Golf Club' in Punch. On 9 July, 1963, Graham began the comic strip with which he was most closely associated: 'Fred Basset'. Originally appearing in the Daily Mail, the strip eventually found its way to foreign publications through the Tribune Media Services This piece is framed and the proof is in very good condition. Don't miss out on the chance to own this rare piece of comic history. Ships fast and free!
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-09-15T02:44:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
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Artist/Writer: Alexander Graham
Character: Fred Basset
Tradition: US Comics
Cover Artist: Alexander Graham
Signed: Yes
Series Title: Proof
Publisher: dist fields newspaper syndicate
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1973
Type: Comic Strip
Format: Single Issue
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Style: Black & White
Features: Artist Proof
Genre: Animal
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
