Boris Vallejo The Ginger Star Preliminary Cover Original Art (Ballantine, 1974)

 A sensational cover illustration featuring the space opera hero Eric John Stark by the modern fantasy art master Boris Vallejo. Created in mixed media over graphite on illustration board with an image size of approximately 6.75" x 12", matted with a copy of the printed cover at 4" x 6.75". Slight toning, production tape residue, and minor spot staining. Faded title and signature on lower margin.