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I've looked before at a series of 'Told in pictures' books that Dudley D Watkins illustrated (here). One of the books was The story of treasure islandThe story of treasure island2 editionsFirst edition priced at 4/- and a red lion on the Famous books in pictures title page.Second edition priced at 5/- and a grey lion on the Famous books in pictures title page.And I just wanted to highlight lot 69 from the August 2024 Compal auction for this item...it was described thus...Treasure Island original artwork drawn and signed by Dudley Watkins for The Topper No 7 (1953) where Jim Hawkins uncovers Flint's treasure map - the pivotal part of R. L. Stephenson's story. First drawn by Watkins in black and white, Treasure Island was initially published in D.C. Thomson's The People's Journal in 1949. The illustrated story was then produced in book form for Thomson's Told in Pictures Book series in 1950. The artwork was then redrawn with extended panels by Watkins and coloured by him to fit the Topper format in 1958. It first appeared on the back cover of issue No 7 and was reprinted in Topper 476 in 1962. Dudley Watkins' fine draughtsmanship and eye for detail are fully displayed in this classic artwork page. Gouache and Indian ink on board, 24 x 18 ins. With Treasure Island Told in Pictures Book (2)It was unsold (the estimate was £1,500 - £2,000)

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