4 PRISTINE 1989 FDC GARY BURGHOFF RADAR MASH DINOSAURS SIGNED W COA # 5/50

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I have 4 1989 First Day covers by the actor and wild life artist Gary Burghoff. You may know his also as "Radar" from Mash. Including a personal note to the new owners signed by Gary!I have Stegosaurus, Pteranodon, Rex and the Brontosaurus. All are an edition of 5/50. Each one is signed by Gary on the COA, each individual envelope, the front of the cover and on the back of the envelope. The shipping envelope is also hand signed in ink. They were sent to a friend of Gary's. The note was written by Gary Burghoff to a collector about his 1989 First Day covers. You may know him also as "Radar" from Mash. Burghoff is known as an accomplished Wildlife artist. The note is in pristine condition and measures 5 1/2" by 3 1/2". The mailing envelope measures 7" by 10". All are in clear protective sleeves and are in mint condition. I will be selling the personal note to his friend from the mailing in another auction. Watch for it. It is signed by "Radar" Gary also. Item Photos - eBay picture hosting Gary Burghoff is more than a great actor. Since 1992 he has also been a well-respected wildlife artist. Although he only started painting professionally in the early 90's, he has been painting all his life. While in high school in Wisconsin in 1961, he was awarded the Hallmark Award for his painting "Men of Jazz" which was also sent to represent the state in a national competition. Wildlife has also been a lifelong passion for Gary. He believes that true beauty exists primarily in nature. Once called the "Birdman of Malibu," Gary had a wildlife sanctuary in his yard when he lived in Malibu. His love of wildlife even inspired the creation of Radar's zoo in M*A*S*H. Gary has also been a spokesperson for the Federal Duck Stamp Program; in 1994 he was a judge in the Federal Duck Stamp Competition. In 1996 some of his art was part of an art auction to benefit the Rainforest Action Network (RAN). For the past few years, Gary has traveled to art galleries across the United States displaying his wildlife art. I had the great fortune of meeting him when he visited the Renaissance Art Gallery in Wayne, PA in August 1997. His work was presented by Image Makers Art, Inc. It was a dream come true for me and Gary is one of the nicest people I've ever met. In my opinion his artwork is extraordinary. His art captures a wide range of wildlife in their natural surroundings. His "Eye To Eye" series brings us up close to many animals. Regarding this series in a television interview, Gary said "the personality, the soul of the animal comes through the eye." He has been working on his "North American" series, a series featuring endangered species from each of the 50 states which are making a comeback. Gary has also painted ducks, deer, and many other animals. * We no longer ship outside of the USA - No International sales.* If you win multiple items, please WAIT for a combined invoice from us BEFORE paying if combined shipping is available. We cannot revise it afterward.*Tracking & Insurance are included in the shipping price.* We need a street address, not a P.O. Box address for all UPS shipping.* We are Required to charge 7.50% California Sales Tax on items purchased by California residents.* Please ask questions early in the auction Before you bid. All items are described and photographed to the best of our ability. Most of our items are Estate purchases, and we can't always know everything about them, but will do our best. If you have a problem, Please contact us for resolution prior to contacting eBay & we will try to resolve it quickly & fairly. We Always Leave Positive Feedback upon receipt of payment! We ask that you will do the same for us including great DSR ratings. Thank You for Looking and Good Luck Bidding! read more

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