Bonus Robert A. Graef

In addition to his work on the 1940 edition of "A Christmas Carol" from McLoughlin Bros., Robert A. Graef (1879-1951) produced tons of art for books and magazines.

He painted a bunch of covers for "Argosy" magazine. Here are just a couple:

He illustrated lots of stories for "Boys' Life" magazine, including many sports stories:

Many of these were adapted into books:

In addition to "A Christmas Carol," he illustrated other classics for children:

Here's a couple more illustrations:

He definitely had an affinity for sports stories:

A versatile artist, his work on "A Christmas Carol" barley scratches the surface!

"A Christmas Carol" - McLoughlin Bros., Inc. (1940) - Part 2

Here are some of the interior illustrations by Robert A. Graef from the McLoughlin Bros. 1940 edition of "A Christmas Carol":

Good work! I'll have to get my mitts on a copy for more (and better) images!

"A Christmas Carol" - McLoughlin Bros., Inc. (1940) - Part 1

"A Christmas Carol" (1940)

McLoughlin Bros., Inc. 

Illustrator: Robert A. Graef

Here's the cover of an edition of "A Christmas Carol" illustrated by Robert A. Graef as published by McLoughlin Bros. in 1940.

The scene is not from the book, but it's fun.

I think Scrooge kind of looks like Otto Kruger!

Just thought I'd mention that.

Carry on!