rod222
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Post by rod222 on Dec 31, 2013 2:58:39 GMT
This is for the FirstFrog. A fellow admirer of Arthur Szyk. Here is some breathtaking work, hope you like it. Called "The New Canaan" (Liberia)  |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Dec 31, 2013 4:29:21 GMT
Yes I have that also title page for Canada.he did other title pages do any of you have them?? Can you share image??
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Dec 31, 2013 4:33:40 GMT
I spent a bit on progressive proofs that he signed.he also did some cartoon type work for propaganda posters.Perhaps LB has a few of them??
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Philatarium
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Post by Philatarium on Dec 31, 2013 6:06:16 GMT
Wow.
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Dec 31, 2013 6:27:54 GMT
I am aware his title pages are now for sale, I have no idea where to source though, you shall have to Google. Bileski was tied up with Mr. Szyk apparently, so Canada may be fruitful, The image author is unknown, so you are welcome to share. I have several Szyk cinderellas, one from TSF moderator ILS, being the Brit / American ambulance cinderella, and some ANZAC friendship group, as I recall. He drew some exquisitly colourful stamp designs for Liberia, some not accepted.  |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Dec 31, 2013 6:33:08 GMT
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Post by vasia on Dec 31, 2013 6:44:49 GMT
Here is the breathtaking cover page of Arthur Szyk for the Soviet Union:  |
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Post by rod222 on Dec 31, 2013 9:45:44 GMT
Wow It just gets better.
Lovely scans of Russia, Vasia.
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firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Dec 31, 2013 14:25:12 GMT
there is also one for U.S. would love to see it.I just knew some one would have these.GREAT art stuff.
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Post by tomiseksj on Dec 31, 2013 14:39:56 GMT
I must admit that I had never heard of Arthur Szyk until I read firstfrog's post in a different thread. When I went to bed last night this thread had a single post -- now it seems that I was the only one on the forum who had never heard of Szyk! For those who may be interested in learning more about the artist and his work, the Arthur Szyk Society website has a number of examples (the link takes you to the section on stamp design). |
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Post by Philatarium on Dec 31, 2013 17:10:30 GMT
No, Steve, you were not alone -- I had never heard of him either until the first post here. And now so glad that I have learned about him. Thanks for your link to the stamps section of that website!
-- Dave
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Post by Zuzu on Dec 31, 2013 17:52:13 GMT
I hadn't heard of him either, but I Googled him last night and was quite taken with the examples of his art.
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firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Dec 31, 2013 18:36:18 GMT
Here's a re-post of my Canada title page  |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Dec 31, 2013 20:02:28 GMT
Apologies for repetition, but Wow.
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Post by rod222 on Jan 10, 2014 20:39:51 GMT
Arthur Szyk : British American Ambulance Corps.  |
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Post by stampgeezer on Jan 10, 2014 21:15:27 GMT
And the Stampgeezer makes 4. I looked on Ebay for his material under stamps, hoping that he did something on Zeppelins, but no luck. What he did do, though, is amazing!
Theron.
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firstfrog2013
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jan 10, 2014 22:29:20 GMT
Can someone post title page for U.S. remember seeing it but I don't own one.
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Post by barhata on Feb 12, 2014 16:17:56 GMT
As my primary collecting interest is Worldwide Airmail stamps, this Syzk cover piece adorns the first volume of my collection:
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Feb 12, 2014 17:30:40 GMT
GREAT STUFF Terry!! Thanks for sharing this.I'm still waiting to see the other title pages...ANYONE  ? |
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Post by barhata on Feb 12, 2014 19:25:46 GMT
Somewhere about 1947, Syzk received a major commission to produce The United Nations Series from Canadian entrepreneur and stamp connoisseur, Kasimir Bileski. Sadly, he was only to complete 10 before his death in 1951.  |
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Post by classicalstamps on Feb 13, 2014 7:13:41 GMT
These works of art are simply awesome.
A pity he didn't finish it commission before his death. It would have been a great resource for WW collectors making their own albums.
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Post by Doe on Jan 11, 2016 16:59:00 GMT
A photo of my most favorite cover.  Signed by Szyk  |
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Post by reena on Jan 11, 2016 21:21:56 GMT
I didn't know I had one of his title pages until I saw the post from barhata. Took me a moment to remember where I put it, but it's the Canada one. How cool is that? I will now treat it a lot more respectful.
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Post by philatelia on Jan 12, 2016 15:28:20 GMT
OMG these are absolutely STUNNING!!! I'd never heard of him! THANK YOU THANK YOU for turning me on to these! I wish there was an Ireland, though, of course.
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Post by Doe on Jan 12, 2016 15:41:21 GMT
OMG these are absolutely STUNNING!!! I'd never heard of him! THANK YOU THANK YOU for turning me on to these! I wish there was an Ireland, though, of course. Very beautiful indeed! Maybe someday I will have the Israel print. I never imagined having a signed cover by him, but I have one. That means dreams can happen! |
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jan 12, 2016 16:12:50 GMT
Doe, I picked up the Israel print not long ago it was gifted to the LB1. As I recall the dealer had twenty or so on hand and couldn't move them. I do a search later of my EB purchases and message you the seller.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jan 13, 2016 14:23:05 GMT
Doe,I didn't see them listed there anymore,sorry. I think given that you've been spoken for it may be time to go find one for you !! I'm off to see about that now.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jan 13, 2016 14:30:12 GMT
DOE, Mission accomplished !! You have to send your address and wait til it arrives here so I can forward it to ya. Yes, you heard it right your title page will be on it's way to you.
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Post by Doe on Jan 13, 2016 15:14:13 GMT
Oh my goodness. I am absolutely stunned! I've sent a private message to you, but I keep re-reading what you wrote just to be sure. You are being incredibly kind to me, a virtual stranger. I am wowed! Thank you so much!
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Jan 13, 2016 16:14:01 GMT
Doe,strangers are friends that never met. Welcome to the forum.
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