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Sale 2709 - Lot 124

Estimate: $ 700 - $ 1,000
MEL CRAWFORD (1925 - 2015)
Casey The Clumsy Colt 2-page spread.

Watercolor on paper, 1965. Two pages, each 310x228 mm; 12¼x9 inches.

Publication
Two page spread interior book illustration for the Whitman-a Big Tell-a-Tale Book, Casey the Clumsy Colt by Mabel Watts (Wisc.: Whitman,1965).
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Mel Crawford is best known for his vibrant full-color illustrations in children's books, particularly those based on popular media franchises. Crawford worked extensively on licensed projects for major animation studios through Western Publishing and its subsidiaries, including Whitman Publishing. His output included hundreds of comic books and illustrated titles, most notably for the Little Golden Books series, designed to teach simple but meaningful life lessons to young readers, wrapped in charming illustrations and an accessible story. This classic mid-century children's book, Casey the Clumsy Colt follows Casey, a young colt who's a bit awkward and uncoordinated compared to the other animals on the farm. Despite his clumsiness, Casey's journey is about perseverance, self-acceptance, and finding his own way to shine.

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