A lot consisting of two black and white lithographs featuring images by illustrator Edward A. Wilson (1886-1970), including:

• Unframed images from The Heritage Press' 1952 publishing of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. They are printed side by side with full margins on one piece of paper and signed in pencil along their lower margins. There is a note taped verso noting their feature in the publication.
  • each image measures 7h x 5w inches
• Unframed, but matted image of Long John Silver from The Heritage Press' 1941 published of Treasure Island. Full margins, signed in pencil along the lower margin. 
  • approx. 11h x 8w inches

Wilson was born in Glasgow and later moved to New York in 1893. He studied at the Chicago Art Institute, then with artist Howard Pyle. After the success of Iron Men and Wooden Ships (1924), Wilson's first full-length book project, his work grew into great demand. By 1940 he was an accomplished full-time illustrator with works in 77 books including Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1952), Jane Eyre (1944), and Treasure Island (1941). Wilson also maintained acclaim for his WPA and World War II illustrations, which featured industrial workers and soldiers in idealized, heroic lights. He died in 1970 at the age of 84.

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Overall good vintage condition. Old tape discoloration visible on the Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde images, as well as handling wear around the edges. There is also handling wear visible across the Long John Silver mat and margins. Please see photos.