War Horse - The German held the coin up in the sun

Object Description

This illustration will appear in the limited edition of War Horse, being published this summer.

It shows Joey in no man’s land – whichever side wins the horse it is only by chance.

Original Pastel Illustration by Christian Birmingham

Framed and signed by the illustrator.

NB: Painting will be released once the image is captured for the book in April 2023.

Other illustrations will be available at the book launch at The Game Fair 28-30 July. Michael Morpurgo and Christian Birmingham will be there at various times

Object Literature

War Horse was a bestselling novel by Michael Morpurgo and is now celebrating it’s 40th anniversary. Over 3 million copies of the book have sold and the story has been adapted as an award winning stage play and movie.

Object Condition

New

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