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GIACOIA, Frank (American, 1924-1988). Original artwork, hand-colored proof sheet, printing plate, and two comic appearances. [V.p., ca. 1950s-1960s]. Original ten-panel artwork for the March 4, 1956 Sunday strip on layout paper. Approximately 15 ¾ x 23”. Toned, some soiling. -- Hand-colored proof sheet for the February 27, 1955 Sunday strip on layout paper. Approximately 10 x 15”. Toned, edgeworn with several marginal tears. -- Metal (copper?) printing plate for the Sunday, July 8, 1956 strip. Approximately 8 x 11”. Minor wear, soiling, due to use, manufacturer’s stamp on verso. -- Super Detective Library, #74 [England: ca. 1950s]. Original printed wrappers (minor toning, wear). Stories featured are The Thames Afire and A Scandal in Bohemia (artwork is uncredited, but is consistent with Giacoia’s art). --Aventuras. [Cuba, 1966]. Anthology comic book in printed wrappers (some wear, toning). At the end of this issue, there is an excerpt from The Greek Interpreter by Domingo Garcia and Armando Perez, but their artwork appears to be based on that of Giacoia. A fine lot of artworks by this artist and award-winning inker, whose work appeared in Timely Comics (later Marvel Comics) among others; he worked with the giants of the comic industry, including Jack Kirby, Will Eisner, Camine Infantino, and Jerry Iger.