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Virgil Finlay - Thrilling Wonder Stories December 1951 - "The Wanderer's Return" by Fletcher Pratt

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Virgil Finlay - Thrilling Wonder Stories December 1951 - The Wanderer's Return by Fletcher Pratt Comic Art

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Title:	Virgil Finlay - Thrilling Wonder Stories December 1951 - "The Wanderer's Return" by Fletcher Pratt
Artist:	Virgil Finlay (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	692
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	1/6/2022
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This is the right side of a double-page illo for Fletcher Pratt's "The Wanderer's Return," which ran in the December 1951 issue of the pulp, Thrilling Wonder Stories. I only own this right side, but will also post a copy of the pulp pages which shows the full illo as published. I don't know why Finlay cut this part out from the larger piece at some point, but the left side piece still existed as of about 45 years ago, as it was reproduced in one of Gerry de la Ree's Finlay art books. Needless to say, I'd love to pick up the left part as well and reunite them!

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	Doug Ellis ( 1 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	November 2004
Last Login:	September 2025
Website:	http://pulpvault.com
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 1/6/2022

Virgil probably cut up the illustration up as he likely needed the cash and it can be taken as two seperate illustrations, which means more money. I would settle for the left half! I alsways feel terrible knowing that some of my favorite artists never made the money they deserved.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/6/2022

Quite beautiful in itself, the early space age style combined with the illustrative work showing exotic scenes of fantasy and antiquity merge on this piece.

Glynn Crain
Member Since 2011

Posted on 1/7/2022

Very nice Doug, congrats!

John Davis
Member Since 2014

Posted on 1/7/2022

Great piece -- and you got the half with the signature ; )

Hope you find the left side, it is stunning!

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