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Underground Newspaper Cover: Gothic Blimp Works

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Cover of "Gothic Blimp Works," an underground comic newspaper, featuring a cartoon by Robert Crumb.

Date Created:
1969
Creator:
Crumb, R.

Publication Information

Creator Crumb, R.
Date Created 1969

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 42 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Underground newspaper covers, circa 1968-1973
Call Number PH 4490 (3)

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013JJZ
Legacy ID
WHi 50380

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