David Edward Byrd Affiche Ancienne Original vintage advertising poster signed in pen by the artist for Frank Merriwell or Honor Challenged musical at the Longacre Theater 220 W 48 St, directed by Neal Kenyon, featuring an illustration by David Edward Byrd (b.1941) an American graphic artist, designer, illustrator and painter, depicting a gentleman in a blue and white striped shirt set over a green background with yellow and red stylised title text held in a red, yellow and black frame. Printed by Scoop Printing. Very good condition, minor staining, minor creasing, signed in pen by David Edward Byrd, printed on card. Country of issue: USA, designer: David Edward Byrd, size (cm): 55x38, year of printing: 1971.

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