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Authentic Antique prints by A.B. Frost

Original antique prints, we do NOT sell modern reproductions

The prints below are from Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY (1904-1906)

Arthur Burdett Frost (January 17, 1851 - June 22, 1928), was an early American illustrator, graphic artist and comics writer. He was also well known as a painter. Frost's work is known for its dynamic representation of motion and sequence. Frost is considered one of the great illustrators in the "Golden Age of American Illustration."

Frost illustrated over 90 books and produced hundreds of paintings; in addition to his work in illustrations, he is renowned for realistic hunting and shooting prints.

sketch by AB Frost

AB Frost
Arthur Burdett Frost (1851-1928)
[from his carte de visite]

Click on the thumbnail images below to see an enlargement. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
A Bad Spill

A Bad Spill

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 8.875 x 12.5 inches
Edge wear and short tears, not affecting image

$39.95

The Pleasures of Automobiling

The Pleasures of Automobiling

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 13 x 9 inches
Poorly repaired tear upper left of image. Acidic tape used and is still adhered. Could be covered when mounting/matting.

$39.95

What Time is it by YOUR Watch

What Time is it by Your Watch?

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9.125 x 13 inches
Minor edge/corner wear, slightly grubby upper margin.

$39.95

The Sick Cow

The Sick Cow

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 12.875 x 9 inches
Slightly grubby margins, short tears around edges that do not affect the image.

$39.95

Pigs

Pigs

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9.25 x 12.5 inches
Poorly repaired tear lower left of image. Acidic tape used and is still adhered.

$39.95

When a Red Coat is Embarrassing

When a Red Coat is Embarrassing

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 13 x 8.125 inches
Poorly repaired tear upper left corner, just extending into image. Acidic tape used and is still adhered. Not terribly obtrusive.

$39.95

Whoa, there!

Whoa, there!

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 13 x 8.875 inches
Slightly grubby margins.

$39.95

Circus Day

Circus Day

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 13 x 8.675 inches
Slightly grubby margins.

$39.95

The [checkers] Game between the Squire and the Postmaster

The [checkers] Game between the Squire and the Postmaster

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 13 x 8.675 inches
Poorly repaired tear upper margin outside of image area. Acidic tape used and is still adhered. Left margin rumpled.
Bothcould be easily covered when mounting/matting.

$39.95

The Day of Reckoning

The Day of Reckoning

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 13 x 8.875 inches
Image is somewhat muted (not faded, just printed that way).

$39.95

Politics at the Corners

Politics at the Corners

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 13 x 8.675 inches
Mildly grubby margins

$39.95

The Arkansaw Traveler

The Arkansaw [sic] Traveler

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 13 x 8.675 inches
Mildly grubby margins

$39.95

The Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 12.875 x 8.375 inches
Mildly grubby margins

$39.95

Heah, yo' boys!

'Heah, yo' boys!'

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9.25 x 9.875 inches
Mildly grubby margins

$39.95

An Unwelcome Visitor

An Unwelcome Visitor

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9 x 12.875 inches
A couple of poorly repaired tears (acidic tape remains on back), not really impacting the image.

$39.95

By-gone Days

By-gone Days

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9 x 12.875 inches
Poorly repaired tear (acidic tape remains) lower left.

$39.95

Muzzle-loading Gun

Muzzle-loading Gun

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9 x 12.875 inches
Poorly repaired tear (acidic tape remains) lower margin, image unaffected. Also, there is a faint vertical line through the image, just to the left of the rabbit and running all the way through the image. This is how it printed and not a later flaw. Not very noticeable except up close. See enlargement.

(see print to right, now available)
Muzzle-loading Gun

Muzzle-loading Gun

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9 x 12.875 inches

$39.95

Donysius Perkins

The Deacon

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9 x 12.25 inches
Mildly grubby lower margin

$39.95

Uncle Billy Wood

Uncle Billy Wood

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9 x 12.25 inches
Poorly repaired tear (acidic tape remains) left side.

$39.95

Donysius Perkins

Donysius Perkins

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9 x 12.25 inches
Printing flaw on left edge of image. This is how it printed and not a later defect.

$39.95

Abner Thompson's Way

Abner Thompson's Way

From "Book of Drawings by A.B. Frost"
Published by P.F. Collier & Son, NY
(1904-1906)

Artist: Arthur Burdett Frost

Sheet size: approx. 14.75 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 9 x 11.875 inches
A couple of poorly repaired tears to margin (not affecting image) with acidic tape remaining on back of print.

$39.95

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