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Early Dan Dare original art included in upcoming auction

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Nestling inside a much wider auction of Collectables and Memorabilia from Vernon Fox Auctions, running this week, is a page of original EAGLE comic “Dan Dare” cover art attributed to Frank Hampson. (Frank, of course, worked with a dedicated team of artists on these early pages of the space adventure strip).

Included in an auction that also offers art prints by Sir Terence Cuneo, Frank Wootton and John Young is the cover art for Eagle Volume 1 No. 21, cover dated 1st September 1950, Dan rescuing fellow space explorers during his mission to Venus.

Dan Dare Original Cover Artwork. Original “Dan Dare” artwork by Frank Hampson for the Eagle Volume 1 No. 21 cover dated 1st September 1950
Eagle Volume 1 No. 21 featuring Dan Dare, dated 1st September 1950
Original “Dan Dare” artwork attributed to Frank Hampson (although it was a team effort, as ever) for the cover of Eagle Volume 1 No. 21 cover dated 1st September 1950, and the cover as published, a copy on offer here on eBay

(If your budget only runs to a copy of the comic, there’s one on offer here on eBay, from a trader, pscan, with plenty more comics on offer!)

There is no other comic art in the auction, but it does also feature First Day Covers and other stamps, including three 2022 Transformers Optimus Prime Royal Mail Fan Sheets, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron, based on Marvel UK comic covers.

Three 2022 Transformers Optimus Prime Royal Mail Fan Sheets, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee & Megatron. The sheets are issued in a numbered limited edition of 5,000.
Three 2022 Transformers Optimus Prime Royal Mail Fan Sheets, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee & Megatron based on Marvel UK comic covers
Disney Tree Climbers Limited Edition Canvas Print. A delightful print by Disney Fine Art depicting Winnie the pooh and all his friends. Issued in a limited edition of 1500. Measures 24 x 8. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Disney Tree Climbers Limited Edition Canvas Print
Army Challenger Tank print signed Cuneo. A dramatic print taken from an original July 1991 painting by Terence Cuneo in aid of The Army Benevolent Fund. Signed on the mount by the artist Terence Cuneo and by General Sir Peter de la Billiere, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC and Bar, Commander-in- Chief of the British FOrces in the Gulf War. Issued in a worldwide numbered limited edition of just 850.
Army Challenger Tank print signed Cuneo. A dramatic print taken from an original July 1991 painting by Terence Cuneo in aid of The Army Benevolent Fund. Signed on the mount by the artist Terence Cuneo and by General Sir Peter de la Billiere
Terence Cuneo Intercity, Signed Print. A commemorative print, of an original by Terence Cuneo, issued to mark the achievements of InterCity between 1966 and 1994. The print shows a class 91 locomotive at Bounds Green Depot. The edition is limited to just 500 and the print is signed by the artist Terence Cuneo. The print is also countersigned by two chairman of BR, Chris Green and Sir Bob Reid.
A commemorative signed print, of an original by Terence Cuneo, issued to mark the achievements of InterCity between 1966 and 1994
“First Air Post” Folkestone to Koln Print by Sir Terence Cuneo. First Air Post' Folkestone to Koln print by the late Sir Terence Cuneo. Featuring 4 signatures, including A.E. 'Ben' Gunn, Spitfire pilot who shot down the last V1 Flying Bomb over England in 1944, Gp. Capt. Dennis David DFC who destroyed 11 enemy aircraft in just 5 days during the Battle of France, Gp Capt. Cunningham CBE a fighter ace with 19 night time kills to his credit, and Wg. Cdr. Paddy Barthrop DFC a Spitfire pilot with 9 kills to his credit despite being shot down three times and held as a prisoner of war for 3 years. Size 60 x 84cm. Limited edition of 850.
“First Air Post” Folkestone to Koln Print by Sir Terence Cuneo
“Air Drop Beira Straits” 1967 Print by the late Sir Terence Cuneo, LE. Air Drop Beira Straits' 1967 print by the late Sir Terence Cuneo. Featuring 4 signatures, including A.E. 'Ben' Gunn, Spitfire pilot who shot down the last V1 Flying Bomb over England in 1944, Gp. Capt. Dennis David DFC who destroyed 11 enemy aircraft in just 5 days during the Battle of France, Gp Capt. Cunningham CBE a fighter ace with 19 night time kills to his credit, and Wg. Cdr. Paddy Barthrop DFC a Spitfire pilot with 9 kills to his credit despite being shot down three times and held as a prisoner of war for 3 years. Size 60 x 84cm. Limited edition of 850.
“Air Drop Beira Straits” 1967 Print by the late Sir Terence Cuneo, LE
“Strike Wing Attack” Print Signed by Wootton & 5 Others. A stunning print by Frank Wootton, showing one of the most spectacular attacks in the history of the Strike Wings, which took place on 21st July 1944. Four squadrons engaged a large protected convoy with over 30 escort ships off the East Friesian Islands. The protecting flak ships carried up to 72 anti-aircraft guns and on this occasion were firing 'chute and cable', parachute supported cables, designed to bring down attacking aircraft. Warrant Officer Pilip Brett's Beaufighter dropped a torpedo, while one of the other aircraft attacked another ship with rockets. Two ships were sunk, one credited to Philip Brett, others damaged, and all the aircraft returned safely. The print is signed by Frank Wootton and 5 pilots: Philip Brett, Group Captain Richard Burns, Wing Commander David Cartridge, Group Captain Gatward and Air Chief Marshal Sir Neil Wheeler. Issued in a numbered limited edition of 850.
“Strike Wing Attack” Print Signed by Frank Wootton and five others
George Cross Island Association 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Signed Print. A superlative print marking the extraordinary bravery of the RAF in defending the vital strategic island and the stoic resistance and courage of its people, which inspired King George VI to award the island the George Medal, the highest civilian award available. The print is from an original painting by John Young VPGAvA, VPASAA and shows a section of Spitfires from No. 249 Squadron climbing up over Valletta at the height of the Battle for Malta. 249 Squadron would end the war as the highest-scoring fighter squadron in the RAF. The print is signed by the artist and 24 distinguished survivors of the siege. RAF personnel: Sqn. Ldr. A. Aldridge, Sqn. Ldr. C. Bamberger, AM Sir Ivor Broom, Gp. Capt. B. Drake, Flt. Lt. D. Robertson, Flt. Lt. P. Rothwell and Flt. Lt. A. Thompson. Royal Navy personnel: Cdr. M. Crosley, POF. Jewett, Vice-Adml. Sir Ian McGeoch, Merchant Seaman Gunner R. Linton, Vice-Adml. Sir John Roxburgh and Lt. Cdr. P. Twiss. Army personnel: Lt. S. Fraser and Sgt. F. Rixon. Maltese citizens: Lt. Col. Chevalier A. Bonello, Brig. G. Micallef, Dr. C. Tabone and Chief Nursing Officer C. Turner. Limited edition of just 500,
George Cross Island Association 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Signed Print by John Young VPGAvA

Based in Milton Keynes, Vernon Fox Trading Ltd, trading as Vernon Fox Auctions, are an online auction house offering a variety of different auction events. They also run discount stores in Burton upon Trent and Ipswich.

• Vernon Fox Auctions Collectables and Memorabilia plus Coins, Stamps, Prints and Jewellery Timed Online Auction | Starts: 10th Aug 2026 ends from: 23rd Aug 2026 | Full Catalogue here

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