Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount, 1966-1969), Eddie Jones Original Artwork for German Magazine...

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Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount, 1966-1969), Eddie Jones Original Artwork for German Magazine Bild und Funk. Vintage original artwork by Eddie Jones for Bild und Funk, a German magazine that published stories from the original series in serialized form along with accompanying illustrations. This artwork is for a story inspired by Season 3, Episode 16, "The Mark of Gideon", and depicts Spock (Leonard Nimoy) standing over Odona (Sharon Acker), who is shown lying on her deathbed. Mounted to artist's board measuring 16" x 12" and accomplished in black and white ink. A sheet of transparent paper, taped to verso, overlays the artwork and features stenciled revisions and notes in colored ink. Signed S. Fantoni (Jones' pen name) and dated March 17, 1973 with handwritten "Eddie Jones 1973 - Bild und Funk - "Enterprise" The Mark of Gideon Pt. 2". In 1973, Eddie Jones was commissioned to create a series of title illustrations for stories within the Star Trek universe written by James Blish, used to create buzz for Star Trek beginning to screen in Germany (where it was known as Enterprise). Exhibits signs of age and handling, including corner bumps to the board and a torn upper right corner of the transparent paper. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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