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Rudy Nappi
Gambler's Girl

1951

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About the Item

This illustration was published as the paperback cover for Gambler's Girl by Kermit Welles, Original Novels 704, 1951.
  • Creator:
    Rudy Nappi (1923 - 2015, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1951
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 28821stDibs: LU3843985753

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