Cabin Hostess, paperback cover — Rudy Nappi (American, 1923-2015)

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Sale: Heritage Auctions — 2017 May 12 Illustration Art Signature Auction - Dallas · 12 May 2017
Dimensions: 16.5 x 13 in.
Record ID: TB-2026-13617595
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Rudy Nappi, Cabin Hostess, paperback cover. Heritage Auctions, 12 May 2017, lot 71139. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13617595.

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Rudy Nappi, Cabin Hostess, paperback cover. Heritage Auctions, 12 May 2017, lot 71139. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13617595.

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