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LONGEST SUMMER
The book and print portfolio
by Anthony Saunders
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Harvesting is briefly interrupted as Mk.I Spitfires of 609 Squadron pass low overhead. The young pilots return to 10 Group Sector Station at Middle Wallop after successfully engaging Luftwaffe raiders attacking naval facilities on the south coast, August 1940.
This prestigious limited edition portfolio, specially issued to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, includes an individually numbered limited first edition copy of the book THEIR FINEST HOUR.
Presented in its own luxury embossed slipcase, each book is accompanied by a matching-numbered copy of the limited edition print Longest Summer.
Overall print size: 30½ inches wide x 23 inches high
THE COMMEMORATIVE LIMITED EDITION BOOK AND PRINT PORTFOLIO
THE LIMITED EDITION
Accompanied by a matching-numbered first edition book, each print in every edition is personally signed by a Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot:
Wg Cdr JOHN ‘TIM’ ELKINGTON
Hurricane Pilot - 1 Sqn / 1 victory
THE ARTIST PROOFS
Issued with a signed copy of the print Longest Summer, each book in this FIVE SIGNATURE edition includes a highly collectible library bookplate, personally signed by a further four Battle of Britain veterans:
Flt Lt TERRY CLARK DFM AE
WOp/AG on Blenheims - 219 Sqn / 6 victories
Wg Cdr TERENCE KANE
Spitfire Pilot -234 Sqn / 1 victory
Chief Tech JOE RODDIS
Ground Crew on Spitfires - 234 Sqn
Fg Off KEN WILKINSON
Spitfire Pilot -616 & 19 Sqns
THE 75th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
With all the components of the Artist Proofs each print is signed by a further five Aircrew who flew in combat during the Battle of Britain. This very special TEN SIGNATURE edition is a living historical account of one of the most crucial periods of British history and a very exclusive collector’s item:
Wg Cdr TOM NEIL DFC* AFC
Hurricane Pilot - 249 Sqn / 14 victories
Sqn Ldr TONY PICKERING AFC
Hurricane Pilot - 32 & 501 Sqns / 1 victory
Flt Lt ARCHIBALD McINNES
Hurricane Pilot - 601 & 238 Sqns
Flt Lt WILLIAM ‘BOB’ HUGHES DFC AFC - WOp/AG on Blenheims with 23 Sqn
Wg Cdr RICHARD ‘DICKIE’ SUMMERS OBE AFM Observer on Blenheims - 219 Sqn
THE 75th ANNIVERSARY REMARQUES
The 75th Anniversary Edition is further enhanced by the inclusion of two remarque editions, each containing an original pencil drawing, beautifully crafted to order by artist Anthony Saunders in the lower margin of the print Longest Summer. Each drawing is unique and will be themed to the Battle of Britain.
THE GICLEE STUDIO PROOFS
Using the very latest high-definition giclée technology Anthony Saunders’ fabulous painting Longest Summer is faithfully replicated on canvas as part of this exciting Portfolio. Issued pre-stretched, each Giclée Studio Proof is numbered and signed by the artist and issued with an individually numbered limited first edition copy of the book Their Finest Hour, presented in its own luxury embossed slipcase. Each book includes a highly collectible library bookplate, personally signed by FIVE Battle of Britain veterans:
Wg Cdr JOHN ‘TIM’ ELKINGTON
Flt Lt TERRY CLARK DFM AE
Wg Cdr TERENCE KANE
Chief Tech JOE RODDIS
Fg Off KEN WILKINSON
OVERALL CANVAS SIZE: 20" high x 30" wide
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THE LIMITED EDITION
US $175.00 UK £125.00
Edition Size - 325
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THE ARTIST PROOFS
US $265.00 UK £190.00
Edition Size - 25
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75th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
US $370.00 UK £265.00
Edition Size - 75
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75th ANNIVERSARY REMARQUES
US $545.00 UK £395.00
Edition Size - 25
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THE GICLEE STUDIO PROOFS
US $545.00 UK £395.00
Edition Size - 75
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75th ANNIVERSARY DOUBLE REMARQUES
US $875.00 UK £625.00
Edition Size - 10
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