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Virgil Finlay - Fantastic Novels - Jan. 1951

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Artist: Virgil Finlay (All)

Location: Virgil Finlay
Title: Virgil Finlay - Fantastic Novels - Jan. 1951*
Artist: Virgil Finlay (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 478
Likes on CAF: 16
Comments: 33
Added to Site: 4/14/2025

Just back from the Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention where in partnership with good friend and fellow collector Doug Ellis we acquired this fantastic Virgil Finlay illustration! It first appeared in Fantastic Novels Vol. 4, No. 5 (Jan. 1951) as an interior illustration for Arthur Leo Zagat’s novel: “Drink We Deep” (p.81). It's not often that you find a Finlay of this quality and we are certainly lucky to add this to our collections!

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Ron B Member Since 2024

Posted On 4/14/2025

Beautiful Finlay, congrats!

Glynn Crain Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/14/2025

Ron B wrote:

" Beautiful Finlay, congrats!
"

Many thanks!

Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 4/14/2025

Have mercy!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/14/2025

One of the great time periods in Finlay artistry. The stipple and hatching work paired with the fantasy and classical themes soars with spirit.

Roger K. Member Since 2005
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Posted On 4/14/2025

That's a great one, Glynn! Congratulations!

Glynn Crain Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/14/2025

Roger K. wrote:

" That's a great one, Glynn! Congratulations!
"

Thanks Roger!

Comics Superworld Member Since 2007

Posted On 4/14/2025

Striking image! Just a beauty

John Davis Member Since 2014

Posted On 4/14/2025

Love it -- congrats to you both!

Glynn Crain Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/14/2025

John Davis wrote:

" Love it -- congrats to you both!
"

Thanks John!

Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015

Posted On 4/14/2025

how can you not fall for this on 1st sight?

Tom Coker Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/14/2025

This is off the hook! One of the best Finlays I ever had the pleasure of seeing!

artless artmore Member Since 2013

Posted On 4/15/2025

Lovely!

My NAME IS LEGION Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/15/2025

this is the finest VF illustration i have seen surface in 20 years. Stunning. Congrats guys!

Glynn Crain Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/15/2025

My NAME IS LEGION wrote:

" this is the finest VF illustration i have seen surface in 20 years. Stunning. Congrats guys!
"

Thanks Sean!

Mark Howland Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/15/2025

Positively Icarian!

Ben Friedman Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/15/2025

Utterly and completely fantastic. I hate to see the fight that ensues when it comes to who gets to hang it on their wall!

Glynn Crain Member Since 2011

Posted On 1/29/2026

Ben Friedman wrote:

" Utterly and completely fantastic. I hate to see the fight that ensues when it comes to who gets to hang it on their wall!
"

Lol!!!

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003

Posted On 4/15/2025

Amazing!

Bruce W Member Since 2015

Posted On 4/15/2025

So is this an alternate month ownership arrangement, or what?

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/15/2025

I am going to have to go the that Show - This is simply Killer!!

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/15/2025

Send this on the wind in my direction post haste! Lol

Stephen F Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/15/2025

A fantastic example. Congrats!

Glynn Crain Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/15/2025

Stephen F wrote:

" A fantastic example. Congrats!
"

Thanks Stephen!

Lance Suarez Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/15/2025

just stunning Glynn! Congrats again!

Glynn Crain Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/15/2025

Lance Suarez wrote:

" just stunning Glynn! Congrats again!
"

Thanks Lance!

Dan F Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/15/2025

As good as it gets.

Toni S Member Since 2019

Posted On 4/16/2025

Incredibly detailet and fine work!

M L Member Since 2015

Posted On 4/16/2025

Simply gorgeous. I can imagine this framed on the wall, demanding attention and introspection every time it is seen. Congrats!

Glynn Crain Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/16/2025

M L wrote:

" Simply gorgeous. I can imagine this framed on the wall, demanding attention and introspection every time it is seen. Congrats!
"

Thank you!

Victor Dricks Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/20/2025

Certainly one of Finlay's finest black & whites! Congrats!

Glynn Crain Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/20/2025

Victor Dricks wrote:

" Certainly one of Finlay's finest black & whites! Congrats!
"

Thanks Victor!

Chris P. Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/26/2025

Incredible Finlay Glynn! Huge congrats to you & Doug!

Glynn Crain Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/26/2025

Chris P. wrote:

" Incredible Finlay Glynn! Huge congrats to you & Doug!
"

Thanks Chris!

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