Description: On offer, we have an original hand colored comic strip of "The Strange World Of Mr. Mum" by Irving Phillips. Here are Mr. Mum and his dog at Christmas. The black lines on squares, signature and figures appear to be printed. They are boldly filled in with bright colors and penciled notes in the margins. The colors appear to be a mix of felt tip markers and watercolors, maybe gouache. The comic is printed "112-17" and the back is stamped "Nov 8 1961". On paper, this measures 10" X 14". About the artist: "Irving Walter Phillips (1904 – 2000) was a noted American cartoonist, playwright, television scriptwriter, author, illustrator and educator. From 1958 to 1974, Phillips produced his best-known work, The Strange World of Mr. Mum, a pantomime panel which ran in 180 newspapers in 22 countries. Mr. Mum was a portly, bald and bespectacled character, who—as his name suggests—silently observed various odd, surprising or even surreal scenes. He was sometimes accompanied by his similarly silent dog. Mum was described as a "bystander on life's outer limits”. (Wikipedia) I believe this is in good vintage condition. The comic is bright, bold and clear. Many of the penciled corrections are in the painted squares and some of the coloring strayed outside the lines. The paper is very worn on the edges with 2 fold lines. It has been handled and has some wrinkles. As I am not an expert, please view my photographs for more description. This is from my friend who is moving to a smaller home and parting with some of his treasures. This was purchased from the Irving Phillips estate. You may be interested in viewing the other Mr. Mum comics I have on separate listings at this time. I will be happy to answer any questions and, of course, combine your shipping when possible.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Summerland, California
End Time: 2024-12-16T23:43:05.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Character: Mr. Mum
Tradition: US Comics
Title: Christmas
Publisher: Hall Syndicate
Inscribed: No
Brand: Mr. Mum
Type: Comic Strip Art
Year of Production: 1961
Illustrator: Irving Phillips
Era: Silver Age (1956-69)
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 10"
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 14"
