Lot 281
  • 281

# - [Pratchett, Terry]--Kidby, Paul.

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Description

  • Original artwork used on the pictorial bindings for Discworld Diaries 1998-2000, comprising:
i) Skeleton in robes and university scarf clutching books and tankard of beer (front and back) [for 1998 Diary], each 115mm. diameter, ink, watercolour and gouache, unsigned, framed and glazed together; ii) Background panel for upper cover [for 1998 Diary], 335 by 232mm., pencil and watercolour, unsigned, framed and glazed with mock-up of published lettering on acetate together with reproduction of skeleton in robes; iii) Surly night watchman armed with crossbow [for 1999 Diary], 158mm. diameter, ink and watercolour, signed "P.J. Kidby" in lower right corner, framed and glazed; iv) Panel including badge for lower cover [for 1999 Diary], 512 by 435mm., unsigned; v) Illustration of Lord Downey (Master of Assassins) [for 2000 Diary], 159mm. diameter, ink and watercolour, signed and dated "P.J. Kidby" in lower right corner, framed and glazed; vi) Panel including badge for lower cover [for 2000 Diary], 520 by 455mm., unsigned; vii) together with copies of published volumes, each signed by terry pratchett (9)

Condition

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