POSTMAN PAT - The Peter Longden Collection: Original Hand-painted Covers for Postman Pat Weekly 105 and Buttons 4

The original hand-painted and published cover artworks by Peter Longden for issue #105 of Postman Pat Weekly and issue #4 of The Buttons Annual. This lot comes from the personal collection of renowned cartoon illustrator and author Peter Longden.

The Postman Pat Weekly #105 cover is rendered on paper mounted to a card border and signed by Longden in black ink. "P. P. P. P. issue No 105 Front Cover" is inscribed along the lower edge in black ink. The Buttons #4 cover is hand-painted on illustration board, with BBC TV and other cutouts affixed to the main composition. "Buttons 4" is inscribed along the upper edge in blue ink.

The #Buttons #4 cover exhibits faded yellow wording at the top. Dimensions (#105 cover): 61 cm x 49 cm (24" x 19.25")

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About the Artist:

Cartoon artist and author Peter Longden has written twenty-two children's books and illustrated a further twenty-four, including several Noddy titles, Rupert the Bear, and a book by Jeffrey Archer. His own creations-Major Tom, The Fun Guys, Fruit and Veg, Cannelloni, Detective Duffy, and the Globs-showcase his playful approach to storytelling and character design.

Over four decades working on comics, annuals, and magazines, Longden built a substantial portfolio of original published work featuring beloved television and children's favourites such as Bugs Bunny, Postman Pat, Tom and Jerry, Budgie the Little Helicopter, Puppy in My Pocket, Jess the Cat, Spot the Dog, Charlie Chalk, and Bertha. His hand-drawn pieces remain noted for their charm, clarity, and classic cartoon craftsmanship.

Estimate: £200 - 400 M

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