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Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969), Martin Luther King

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Mint Sealed Strapped 2023 American Silver Eagle Monster Box (500-coins): Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Winner shall receive (1) monster box with (500) 2023 American Silver Eagles. The images shown here are stock images.

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Mint Sealed Strapped 2024 American Silver Eagle Monster Box (500-coins): Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Winner shall receive (1) monster box with (500) 2024 American Silver Eagles. The images shown here are stock images.

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Paula Scher (American, b. 1948) "The World", 2006: Hand-pulled screen-print on Coventry rag paper. Signed 'Paula Scher' dated '06' & numbered '68/90' (lower right). 40" x 60". Stendhal Gallery, New York. Ex. HSBC/Marine Midland Bank Collection.

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2007 American Heirloom Collection United States Stamps: **Originally Listed At $15000** North America, United States, ca. 1847 to 2010 CE. A truly exceptional 3-volume collection of United States stamps sure to impress even the most distinguished philateli

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Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969), Martin Luther King

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Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969), Martin Luther King

wood engraving, on Japan paper, 1966, ink signed at lower right beneath artist's red ink chop mark, numbered 22/300 and with printer's signature "Stefan Martin" at lower left, published by International Graphic Arts Society, Inc., New York, matted and framed.
Frame dimensions 32 1/2 x 26 1/2 in.
See the related TIME Magazine Cover (March 19, 1965) featuring this image of Martin Luther King by Ben Shahn.
Private Collection of Modern Art and Design, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Condition

Scattered foxing to print and matting; few surface rubs to sheet at right; not examined out of frame.

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Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969), Martin Luther King

Name: Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969), Martin Luther King
Brand: Ben Shahn
SKU: 137102730
Price: 850 USD
Availability: InStock

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