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Sigh of the Merlin Artist Proof No 15/20 complete with the matching Numbered accompanying book Air Combat Paintings Volume III...The print Sigh of the Merlin features a pair of Spitfire Mk 1as of 610 Squadron based at Biggin Hill flying in the evening sunlight high over London during the summer of 1940...The print has been signed by the artist : Robert Taylor plus Wing Commander Bob Doe DSO , DFC* and Chief Test Pilot Alex Henshaw it has also been additionally signed by Dame Vera Lynn , Flight Lieutenant Len Davies and Flying Officer Terence Kane...The mint accompanying book is signed and numbered by the artist Robert Taylor and features a stunning 617 squadron bookplate signed by 19 members of 617 squadron : Tom Bennet 49/617 sqn , Ken Lucas 49/617 Sqn , Dennis Cooper 617 Sqn , Grant McDonald 617 Sqn , Frank Tilley 617 Sqn , Colin Cole 617 Sqn , Ken Sumner 617 Sqn , Ron Smith 617 Sqn , George ( Jonny ) Johnson 97/617 Sqn , Basil Fish 617 Sqn , Harold Riding 617 Sqn , John Bell 619/617 Sqn , Arthur Poore 617 Sqn , Benny Goodman 617 Sqn , Des Phillips 617 Sqn , John Langston 617 Sqn , Ken Jenkinson 617 Sqn and Maureen Stevens 617 Sqn...Priced @ £1495.00 for this rare Artist proof and book set.