Jungle 47 Cvr

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Title:	Jungle 47 Cvr
Artist:	Rafael Astarita (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,412
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Favorited on CAF:	3
Comments:	10
Added to Site:	1/9/2010
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Many years ago, I found myself in the interesting postion of having acquired a piece that art that Albert really wanted for his collection. He called me and asked, "So what do you want for it, Jim?". I said, "No, it's not for sale".. He said, "Jim. I wasn't talking about money, I mean what do you want for it?" Boy, do I like trading!

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	Jim Reid Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	May 2005
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Brett B
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/9/2010

I have no idea what you had to give up, but this is pretty darned nice!

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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Posted on 1/9/2010

This is great! But, we all need to know--what did you trade for it?!

Dan F
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/9/2010

I've always regretted not bidding higher on this one, and always wondered where it was. Congrats!

Jim Reid
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/9/2010

Hey Rob, "fair question!" It was a multi-piece trade before it was done, but the key I gave up was a twice-up TTA Everett Subby splash. That was hard to do, as i'm a very big Everett Subby fan, and I've never really replaced it. Dan, I also wish I'd bid higher when it went at Christy's or Sotheby's (whichever). Then I 'd still have that splash!!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/10/2010

I am a huge Everett Subby fan but this is a sweet piece of damsel in distress! When trades work well they are a great part of the hobby.

John B
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/10/2010

I see that you are now breaking out the good stuff. Which is somewhat fallacious because it's not like you've been posting chum for the past few months. This is an incredible piece, your collection is beyond exquisite.

Paul DeDomenico
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/10/2011

This is really fantastic!

Robbie Cook
Member Since 2006

Posted on 8/13/2014

Superb trade, Jim! Fiction House had some of the best covers and this is simply gorgeous - a prime example! Trading is the way to go;) Huge congrats!

Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/30/2016

OK, now you're just spiking the ball!

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 7/28/2024

Astarita is a very underrated artist of the golden age and this is an example of how much skill and grace he had -

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