Frederic Rodrigo Gruger (American, 1871-1953) Th
Frederic Rodrigo Gruger (American, 1871-1953) The First Race of the Blue Dandy, The Saturday Evening Post interior, February 24, 1934 Watercolor and charcoal on board 12-1x2 x 17 inches (31.8 x 43.2 cm) Not signed Frederic Rodrigo Gruger created this work to illustrate the story "The First Race of the Blue Dandy," by Walter D. Edmonds, which later was a featured chapter in Edmonds's historical novel The Boyds of Black River. The First Race of the Blue Dandy is published in the February 24, 1934 issue of The Saturday Evening Post and is accompanied by a print out of the interior page. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition
Very light edgewear with minor loss at left extreme edge and small bumps to right corners, not affecting image. Light stain in upper center region, not affecting figures; a few small drip stains in left region, visible under raking light. Wear and markings to board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Framed under glass. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
Frederic Rodrigo Gruger (American, 1871-1953) The First Race of the Blue Dandy, The Saturday Evening Post interior, February 24, 1934 Watercolor and charcoal on board 12-1x2 x 17 inches (31.8 x 43.2 cm) Not signed Frederic Rodrigo Gruger created this work to illustrate the story "The First Race of the Blue Dandy," by Walter D. Edmonds, which later was a featured chapter in Edmonds's historical novel The Boyds of Black River. The First Race of the Blue Dandy is published in the February 24, 1934 issue of The Saturday Evening Post and is accompanied by a print out of the interior page. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition
Very light edgewear with minor loss at left extreme edge and small bumps to right corners, not affecting image. Light stain in upper center region, not affecting figures; a few small drip stains in left region, visible under raking light. Wear and markings to board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Framed under glass. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
