THE SMITHS That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore (Superb 1985 UK unfolded uncut card printer proof artwork for the ROUGH TRADE 12" vinyl sleeve with registration & proofing bars. Measuring 24" x 13". This piece of artwork is an unfinished 'work in progress proof' which was never used as the yellow lettering of 'The Smiths' was missing. This Stunning piece of artwork is quite likely a one off - just begging to be framed!!) more...
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THE SMITHS Bigmouth Strikes Again (Rare 25 x 14" production printers proof fragile paper artwork sheet used by the designers Caryn Gough & Jo Slee as a work in progress, whilst they worked on the ROUGH TRADE 12" vinyl sleeve design with the frontpicture missing and 'Big Mouth Strikes' ommited on the reverse. This is quite likely the only one left in existence, and would look stunning framed)n more...
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THE SMITHS I Started Something I Couldn't Finish (Very rare 1987 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the cassette single, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 11" x 15", also features the original transparency sheet for the Avril Angers 'cover star' image. Wonderful work in progress that features original hand annotations detailing planned typeface, suggested 'flower' image [hand sketched] and more...
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THE SMITHS The World Won't Listen (Monster rare 1987 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the promotional 'fly' poster, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 14" x 20", the iconic Jurgen Vollme front cover image is here hand traced plus band logo and album title. It's a wonderful work in progress with original hand annotations detailing planned typeface, corrections and colour tone proposals. As more...
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THE SMITHS Strangeways Postcard (Monster rare 1987 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the promotional postcard, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 6"x 18", the iconic East of Eden co-star Richard Davalos front cover image is here hand traced plus band logo and album title. It's a wonderful work in progress with original hand annotations detailing planned typeface. Also includes seven finis more...
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THE SMITHS Hatful Of Hollow Cassette Inlay (Very rare 1984 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the cassette inlay, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 11.5" x 13", the iconic Fabrice Colette cover image is here hand traced plus band logo and album title. It's a wonderful work in progress with original hand annotations detailing planned typeface, corrections and colour tone proposals. Also inc more...
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THE SMITHS Rank Inner Sleeve (Incredible, one of a kind 1988 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the inner sleeve, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and measuring a whopping 30" x 20.5", the Morrissey / Marr picture is here hand traced plus album credits text. It's a wonderful work in progress with original hand annotations detailing planned typeface, corrections and colour tone proposals. Aside from a fold more...
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THE SMITHS Meat Is Murder (Super rare 1985 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the promotional poster, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 11" x 17",features a hand traced sketch of the iconic Year Of The Pig 'cover star' image. Wonderful work in progress with original hand annotations detailing planned typeface, corrections and colour tone proposals. Although 32 years old this possibly a more...
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THE SMITHS Strangeways Here We Come (Very rare 1987 UK Rough Trade hand set preliminary artwork design concept for the promotional poster, presented on high quality line board with hand annotated tracing paper overlay and frontleaf,measuring 13" x 20", superb hand traced sketch of the iconic Richard Davalos 'cover star' image plus band logo and album title. Wonderful work in progress with original hand annotations detailing planned typeface, corrections and colour tone proposals. T more...
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THE SMITHS Shoplifters Of The World Unite Proof Artwork (Stunning and very rare 1986 UK uncut artwork proof for the 7" vinyl front and reverse sleeve. Incredible collectable which illustrates how this was very much a work in progress for the band; original A-side 'You Just haven't Heard It Yet Baby' is crossed out with a note stating 'Shopl' written beside it, indicating that 'Shoplifters' had now won the battle to be RT195's A-side, extra guitarist Craig Gannon's name is also cros more...
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