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BACK FROM BERLIN The Book & Print Portfolio
by Anthony Saunders
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Now in stock!
This special edition book and print
portfolio consists of two matching-numbered
elements...
128 page hardback book in its own
embossed slipcase...
THE MIGHTY
EIGHTH
The heroics of the airmen who served in the
U.S. 8th Air Force and fought in the
embattled skies of Europe during WWII are
legendary. This new book provides a unique
glimpse into the lives of some of the men
and machines that fought in that bitter,
often titanic struggle, together with some
of the extraordinary missions they flew,
painstakingly researched with the assistance
of leading historians.
Each copy of THE MIGHTY
EIGHTH in these special editions is
individually numbered and supplied in its
own embossed slipcase.
Limited Edition veteran-signed
print...
BACK FROM BERLIN
Exclusively commissioned for the occasion,
Anthony has portrayed a group of B-17 Flying
Fortresses as they make landfall over
England following the Eighth Air Force's
first daylight raid to Berlin carried out on
4 March 1944.
Whilst the rest of the force had been
recalled due to bad weather, two squadrons
from the 95th BG, one from the 100th BG and
a pathfinder from the 482nd BG pressed on
towards Berlin. With their P-51 Mustang
escorts from the 4th FG and 357th FG, the
small American force successfully released
their bombs on target despite the large
presence of Luftwaffe fighters over the
German capital.
Overall print size: 26 1/2
The Limited Edition
Each print has been signed by the artist and a highly-regarded USAAF veteran who took part in the raid depicted:
Captain ROBERT SHOENS - Pilot on B-17s / 100th BG
The Collector's Edition & Artist Proofs
A total of SIX veteran signatures!
With all the components of the Limited Edition, each book in the Collector's Edition contains a special bookplate additionally signed by five veterans who took part in the air battles over Europe during WWII:
Brigadier General FRANK GAILER - P-51 Pilot / 357th FG / 5 ½ victories
Major General WAYNE GATLIN - P-47 & P-51 Pilot / 356th FG / 1 victory
First Lieutenant JAMES RASMUSSEN - Navigator on B-17s / 100th BG
First Lieutenant DENNY THOMPSON - Pilot on B-24s & B-17s / 487th BG
Lieutenant Colonel EDWARD TYRE - Pilot on B-17s / 17th BG
The Remarques
With all the components of the Collector's Edition, each print is transformed by the addition of an original pencil drawn Remarque crafted in the lower margins of the print by artist Anthony Saunders. Each drawing, themed on the 8th Air Force, is unique but in special circumstances can be crafted to personal specifications - but please first enquire at time of order.
Double Remarques
Twice the size of its conventional counterpart, Anthony's Double Remarques are spectacularly eye-catching. Issued in restricted numbers, if previous releases are a guide we expect these double remarques to sell-out early.
The 8th Air Force Tribute Edition
Including an Original Pencil Drawing and a total of FOURTEEN signatures!
With all the components of the Collector's Edition, this highly-collectible Tribute Edition is issued with a matching-numbered original pencil drawing by Anthony. Each drawing is personally signed by three highly-regarded Eighth Air Force veterans:
Lieutenant Colonel DON BRYAN - P-47 & P-51 Pilot / 352nd FG / 13 ½ victories
First Lieutenant STEPHEN ANANIAN - P-51 Pilot / 339th FG / 4 victories
Captain ROBERT 'PUNCHY' POWELL - P-47 & P-51 Pilot / 352nd FG / 5 ½ victories
Creating a special collector's piece to be cherished for future generations, each drawing is then matted to full conservation standards to include a further five autographs of leading airmen who flew with the Mighty Eighth, including the pilot of the lead aircraft on the raid depicted in Anthony's print Back from Berlin and two leading American fighter Aces:
Captain ALVIN BROWN - Pilot on B-17s / 95th BG
Major General ROBERT BURNS - Pilot on B-17s / 351st BG
Colonel WILLIAM LAWLEY MoH - Pilot on B-17s / 305th BG
Colonel CLARENCE 'BUD' ANDERSON - P-51 Pilot / 357th FG / 16 ¼ victories
Colonel FRANCIS 'GABBY' GABRESKI - P-47 Pilot / 56th FG / 34 ½ victories
The Giclée Studio Proofs
For anyone preferring a canvas edition of Anthony's piece Back from Berlin, these stunning Giclée Studio Proofs are also available. Printed directly on to fine-weave artist's canvas by one of Europe's leading Giclée printers the results are almost indistinguishable from the original painting in texture, tone and colour.
Each canvas is issued alongside a matching-numbered book containing a bookplate signed by Captain BOB SHOENS - Pilot on B-17s / 100th BG
Each canvas proof: 36" wide x 24" high
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THE LIMITED EDITION
US $195.00 UK £140.00
Edition Size - 175
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THE COLLECTORS EDITION
US $325.00 UK £230.00
Edition Size - 50
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THE COLLECTORS ARTIST PROOFS
US $415.00 UK £295.00
Edition Size - 25
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THE GICLEE STUDIO PROOFS
US $525.00 UK £395.00
Edition Size - 50
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THE REMARQUES
US $770.00 UK £550.00
Edition Size - 15
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THE DOUBLE REMARQUES (subject to availability)
US $995.00 UK £725.00
Edition Size - 10
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THE TRIBUTE EDITION (Subject to availability)
US $1995.00 UK £1495.00
Edition Size - 10
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