A Salute to Navy And Marine Corps Fighter Aces. by Roy Grinnell. Artist s Proof signed by the Artist in plate and in pencil.

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A Salute to Navy And Marine Corps Fighter Aces by Roy Grinnell Artist s Proof signed by the Artist in plate and in pencil Print # 79 / 300 Limited edition lithograph of oil painting by Roy Grinnell.

1 A Salute to Navy And Marine Corps Fighter Aces by Roy Grinnell Artist s Proof signed by the Artist in plate and in pencil Print # 79 / 300 Limited edition lithograph of oil painting by Roy Grinnell. Artist s proof has 28 signatures, one more signature than the regular print series with 27 autographs. The additional autograph is that of Guy Bordelon Jr. Signatories of this print are: Brig. Gen. Joe Foss (26 victories), Jim Swett (16 1/2 victories), Bruce Porter (5 victories), Dick Rossi (6 ¼ victories), Alex Vraciu (19 victories), Chuck Older (18 victories), Marion Carl (18 ½ victories), Randy Duke Cunninghan (5 victories), Armistead Smith (11 victories), Stanley Vejtasa (10 victories), Lt. Gen George Axtell (6 victories), Ray Hawkins (14 victories), William Copeland (6 victories), Charles Kunz (8 victories), Guy Bordelon Jr. (5 victories), William Driscoll (5 victories), Edward Phillips (5 victories), Herbert Long (10 victories), Archie Donahue (14 victories), Ralph Rosen (6 victories), Charles Haverland (6 ½ victories), Rear Admiral Edward Whitey Feightner (9 victories), Elvin Lindsay (8 victories) Marvin Franger (9 victories), Jack Watson (5 victories) and Paul Drury ( 6 ½ victories). Print size 22 x 30 Minimum Bid - $250.00

2 Almighty God By Michael Podesto Matted and framed Armed Forces Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer. Print is black lettering on tan background, with Navy/Red matting and gold frame. Text reads: ALMIGHTY GOD, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces. Defend them day by day with heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face their perils which beset them and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Print size 10 x 12 Minimum Bid - $75.00

3 Dawning Print 5 of 30 by Casteen O Neill Leap into fantasy with this original limited edition photo-print. Mounted on acid-free paper and matted, ready for framing. Minimum bid - $10

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM WWII 1941 1945 by Michael Gnatek, Jr.

4 DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM WWII by Michael Gnatek, Jr. # 20 / 50 Artist Proof Signed by Artist in plate and in border with pencil In this artists proof, there are pictured many of the famous faces of WWII. This print pays tribute to the men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and to the incalculable contributions and sacrifices they made for their country during WW II. Print size 16" x 21 1/2" overall, image is 14" x 18" Minimum Bid - $150.00

5 D PLUS 3 U. S. Marine Corps, South Pacific 1944 by Michael Gnatek, Jr. Print # 628 / 750 Signed by Artist in plate and on border in pencil "D-Plus 3" shows a lone Marine three days after the 1944 invasion of Iwo Jima. Print size 17"x28" overall, image is 13"x24", image extends into border at top. Minimum Bid - $150.00

6 In the Garden Print 2 of 30 by Casteen O Neill Original limited edition photo-print. Let your eyes follow the path into the garden and let your mind relax. Mounted on acid-free paper and matted, ready for framing Minimum bid - $10

7 Island by Island U.S. Marine Corps, South Pacific 1944 by Michael Gnatek, Jr. Print # 438 / 750 Signed by Artist in plate and in border with pencil This print pays tribute and is dedicated to the Marines during WWII. U.S. Marines fought heroically island by island through the Pacific capturing control of small, yet strategically important islands. Young Marine advances with his comrades in support of yet another assault on one more island in the Pacific. Print size 23" x 25 ½" overall, image is 20" x 20" Minimum Bid - $

8 Shadow 2 Print 7 of 30 by Casteen O Neill Step back in time to the days of knights and dragons with this original limited edition photo-print. Mounted on acid-free paper and matted, ready for framing Minimum bid - $10

9 Some of the Few Good Men Signed by Artist Charles Waterhouse Charles Waterhouse combines the experience of a Marine, historian, combat artist, painter, illustrator, author and sculptor to produce not just a painting, but an experience. Called back to service again at the age of forty-seven, his mission was to be the first and only USMC Artist-in-Residence in the two hundred year history of the USMC. Among other awards, he has received the Distinguished Service Award of the Marine Corps Historical foundation and the Legion of Merit. Print size 18" x 24" Minimum Bid - $

10 Spirit of Our Ancestors Signed by Artist Charles Waterhouse Charles Waterhouse combines the experience of a Marine, historian, combat artist, painter, illustrator, author and sculptor to produce not just a painting, but an experience. Called back to service again at the age of forty-seven, his mission was to be the first and only USMC Artist-in-Residence in the two hundred year history of the USMC. Among other awards, he has received the Distinguished Service Award of the Marine Corps Historical foundation and the Legion of Merit. Print size 22" x 17" Minimum Bid - $

11 Stealing the Sun Print 4 of 30 By Casteen O Neill This original limited edition photo-print brings to mind the poems of Edgar Allen Poe. (Blue in actual print is a deeper shade than shown in this image). Mounted on acid-free paper and matted, ready for framing. Minimum bid - $10

12 Temple 2 by Casteen O Neill Based on the Temple of Portunus. Original watercolor pencil drawing with ink details is matted and mounted in a black frame. Minimum bid - $30.00

Some of the Few Good Men Signed by Artist Charles Waterhouse Charles Waterhouse combines the experience of a Marine, historian, combat artist, painter, illustrator, author and sculptor to produce not

13 Some of the Few Good Men Signed by Artist Charles Waterhouse Charles Waterhouse combines the experience of a Marine, historian, combat artist, painter, illustrator, author and sculptor to produce not just a painting, but an experience. Called back to service again at the age of forty-seven, his mission was to be the first and only USMC Artist-in-Residence in the two hundred year history of the USMC. Among other awards, he has received the Distinguished Service Award of the Marine Corps Historical foundation and the Legion of Merit. Print size 22" x 17" Minimum Bid - $

Ticket home Signed by Artist Charles Waterhouse Charles Waterhouse combines the experience of a Marine, historian, combat artist, painter, illustrator, author and sculptor to produce not just a

14 Ticket home Signed by Artist Charles Waterhouse Charles Waterhouse combines the experience of a Marine, historian, combat artist, painter, illustrator, author and sculptor to produce not just a painting, but an experience. Called back to service again at the age of forty-seven, his mission was to be the first and only USMC Artist-in-Residence in the two hundred year history of the USMC. Among other awards, he has received the Distinguished Service Award of the Marine Corps Historical foundation and the Legion of Merit. Print size 16" x 22" Minimum Bid - $

15 Trophies: Victory at Tarawa by Rick Reeves Print # 385 / 400 Signed by Artist in plate and in border with pencil This print pays tribute and is dedicated to the victory on 23 November U.S. Marines, weary but triumphant, enjoy the spoils of victory following a brutal and harrowing four day battle on the land mass known as the Tarawa Atoll. Print size 21" x 18 ¾" overall, image is 18" x 13 ½" Minimum Bid - $200.00

An Interview With Master Illustrator, Sam Fink

An Interview With Master Illustrator, Sam Fink O n April 23, 2007, Brad Miner, author and editor-in-chief of American Compass, sat down to interview Sam Fink, ninety-year-old master calligrapher and artist.