Prince Valiant Strip Featuring Andelkrag Castle From May 1939 to be Auctioned on Thursday, July 27

(Nate D. Sanders note — The Prince Valiant original comic art sold for a world record — $70,461).

Peanuts Sunday Strip From 1953 Also to be Auctioned

LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2017 – One of the most famous Prince Valiant comic strips by Hal Foster will be auctioned at Nate D. Sanders Auctions on Thursday, July 27, 2017. In this strip published May 28, 1939, Prince Valiant approaches Andelkrag Castle, showcasing the Castle in its own panel measuring 17” x 21”. The entire artwork measures 26” x 34.5”.

This panel of Andelkrag Castle is often used to demonstrate Foster’s superb technique from the early years of the strip, and appears on the cover of Prince Valiant Vol. 2: 1939-1940, as well as in numerous other publications referencing Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant artwork.

Foster inscribes the second panel to his friend, writing, “’To Edward W. Larson with friendly greetings / Hal Foster”. Additional information on the strip can be found at https://natedsanders.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=46704

The July 27, 2017 auction also features an early Sunday Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz, dated June 21, 1953. In this strip, Linus is shown as a toddler (younger than he appears in later strips), playing with toy blocks until his big sister Lucy takes them away. More information on the strip can be found at https://natedsanders.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=46710

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