Rare 1920’s 1930’s USMC Marine Leatherneck Magazine WW2 WW1 Original Cover Art
A great piece of original. 1920’s pen, ink and watercolor. Done for the Marine. Magazine, depicting a salty Sgt Smith (with his target box stating “OLYMPIC TEAM”) on the range with a dejected looking Pvt Jones, on the 500 rapid line. Pvt Jones appears to be seeking the Sergeant’s help or is in awe of the Sgt’s score. I have only seen one other Leatherneck cover artwork available, and it was from the 1950’s. This piece of art. Was used as the basis for cover art. On an issue from. And was a 1920’s illustrator. I have found his work in many fishing related and nature magazines. As a 1stLt he was on the staff of “Our Navy” Magazine and did graphic art for that magazine. Fellowes was also one of the officers that served with the Policia Nacional Dominicana and was in charge of the officer school during the occupation of the Dominican Republic. The artwork comes with a Mint condition October 1935 issue, depicting the art. Art watercolor has faded over time and there is aging throughout. You can see where it once was matted and framed. Combined invoice will be sent at auctions end.