Co-signed by at least 31 Wake Island Defenders
JOHN D. SHAW
John D. Shaw has pursued his art and graphics career since 1985. Born in 1961, this native of Carson City, Nevada has always maintained an interest in creating both fine and commercial art. As an illustrator, Shaw has created artwork for a variety of clients such as Lucasfilms Ltd., Kellogg's, Major League Baseball, Coast Federal Bank of California, etc.
Shaw's work took a major new emphasis in 1993, when he began creating paintings with an historical aviation theme. With special attention to the World War II era, his depictions of these aircraft, people and their missions have won national awards.
Each limited-edition lithograph is an actual piece of documented history bearing MULTIPLE ORIGINAL SIGNATURES of some of America's most celebrated aviation heroes. Names from World War II's most famous groups, such as The Flying Tigers, Band of Brothers Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders, The Black Sheep Squadron, Tuskegee Airmen, American 'Eagle' Squadrons and Mercury Astronauts, personally endorse each of these collectible and valuable pieces of history.
John D. Shaw S/N Limited Edition Print "The Magnificent Fight: The Battle for Wake island"
A LIMITED-EDITION LITHOGRAPH DEDICATED TO THE DEFENDERS OF WAKE lSLAND
Against terrible odds, strategically located Wake Island was defended by a handful of brave Americans during the opening 'days of infamy' in December, 1941. Isolated and alone against the might of the Japanese Navy, this intrepid group held their own on land and in the air for weeks, inspiring a nation and establishing fame for the Marine Corp.
Now this valiant group has been honored in a beautiful, Limited-Edition lithograph by artist John D. Shaw. Each print has been personally autographed by the artist and veterans of this epic conflict, which truly was a Magnificent Fight. This lithograph honors all of the Americans who served at Wake Island so honorably in the opening days of the U.S. entry into World War II Against terrible odds, strategically located Wake Island was defended by a handful of brave Americans during the opening 'days of infamy' in December, 1941. Isolated and alone against the might of the Japanese Navy, this intrepid group held their own on land and in the air for weeks, inspiring a nation and establishing fame for the Marine Corp. Now this valiant group has been honored in a beautiful, Limited-Edition lithograph by artist John D. Shaw. Each print has been personally autographed by the artist and veterans of this epic conflict, which truly was a Magnificent Fight. This lithograph honors all of the Americans who served at Wake Island so honorably in the opening days of the U.S. entry into World War II and is the first ever signed by many representatives who served there in a variety of capacities.
These lithos are printed in USA on acid-free 120 Ib. cover stock and measure 36.25" x 22.75", 31"x 15.25" (image). All prints include a Certificate of Authenticity and historical profile.
They are available in the following editions:
Main Edition: $295.00
Prints #1 through #425
Each Main Edition print has been signed by at least 31 of the following Wake Island Defenders (listed with rank at time of attack).
Earl H. Barnes Corp.,USMC
James H. Cox Fireman 1st Class, USN
Franklin D. Gross Corp., USMC
Ewing E. Laporte Pvt., USMC
Irving B. Silverlieb Pvt.1st Class, USMC
Armand E. Benjamin Pvt.1st Class, USN
John R. Dale Corp., USMC
Ralph J . Holewinski Corp, USMC
William H. Manning Seaman 1st Class, USN
Wiley W.Sloman Pvt.1st Class, USMC
Edwin J. Borne Pvt.1st Class, USMC
Jack E. Davis Pvt.1st Class, USMC
George G. Hubley Pvt.1st Class, USMC
Kenneth L. Melton Pvt.1st Class, USMC
Cassius E. Smith Seaman 1st Class, USN
Walter A. Bowsher Sgt, USMC
Norman D. Elliott Pvt., USMC
John S. Johnson Corp., USMC
William O. Plate Machinist Mate 1st Class, USN
William L. Taylor Civilian Contractor
William B. Buckie Pvt., USMC
Gene A. Fleener Pvt.1st Class, USMC
Guy J. Kelnhofer Corp., USMC
Fenton R. Quinn Corp., USMC
Glenn E. Tripp Yeoman 3rd Class, USN Dennis C. Connor Pvt.1st Class, USMC Norman N. Fritzshall Pvt.1st Class, USMC
Richard C. Gilbert Pvt., USMC Walter T. Kennedy Staff Sgt, VMF-211
James O. King Pvt.1st Class, USMC Julian K. Sandvold Seaman 2nd class, USN
LeRoy N. Schneider Pvt.1st Class, USMC Mackie L. Wheeler Pvt.1st Class, USMC
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Pilot's Edition: $225.00
Prints #426 through #850
Each Pilot's Edition print has been signed by these F4F Wildcat pilots who defended Wake Island.
Robert O. Arthur USMC • VMF-211
John F. Kinney USMC • VMF-211
David D. Kliewer USMC • VMF-211 ______________________________
Artist Proof Package - SOLD OUT
100 Artist Proofs (32 Wake Defenders + 3 pilots Total 35 signatures)
All Limited Edition prints are signed and numbered (S/N) by the artist. Limited Edition prints are restricted to a certain number. For example, if 400 prints are made from an original painting, once they’re gone, that’s it. There is no limit to the number of open edition prints of a particular painting. That’s why Limited Edition prints are more expensive — and more valuable to collectors — than "open" edition. Rare objects are more valuable.
An Artist’s Proof (AP), generally, is the first 5% - 10% of the Limited Edition prints that come off the press. This status is noted on the print. Collectors prefer APs because their value increases even more than a Limited Edition as time goes by.
All Limited Edition artwork is subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain currrent as to inventory, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase.
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