Sagendorf, Bud - 1 Original page + colorization layer - Popeye - 1971

A unique, official graphic-production collectible piece, pairing the legendary art of Bud Sagendorf (the historical successor to Popeye's creator, E.C. Segar) with an authentic period coloring guide.
This original working document was used directly for layout and pre-press preparation of the European publication of the cult album "The Adventures of Popeye, Volume 3: The Island of Pirates," published by M.C.L. Editions in January 1971.
The faithful and official line art and iconography of Bud Sagendorf, a grand master of Popeye's modern Golden Age.
The historic manual coloring done by the publisher's workshops to lock in the hues of the printed album.
Made on premium professional fine-art paper from the prestigious Canson mill, authenticated by its original dry watermark "VIDALON-LES-ANNONAY".
Conserves the workshop handwritten annotations of the era, including pagination marks "37" and the reduction measurements for printing "232 mm" on the margin.
Stunning vintage condition for an archival document over 50 years old. It shows the normal wear typical of a graphic studio (including a strip of old tape on the top margin, outside the image).
A rare opportunity for collectors to acquire an authentic slice of Popeye's European editorial history.
Rigid packaging and ultra-secure insured shipping.