^Lot 345 Arkham House Publishing Medallion

Prepared in 2012 by the Arkham House these medallions were presented to the author and illustrator of each book published depending on the imprint used for the book. Features a candle with a yellow halo, book, and deerstalker. The basic design was created by Henry Lauritzen (Denmark) for Peter Ruber (New York City) in 1968 for his publishing company Candlelight Press. Peter transferred the design to George Vanderburgh when they collaborated to publish the work of Vincent Starrett in 1995. Reverse features George's initials GAV, the logo was designed by Patricia Visneskie of M&T Printing Group in Waterloo, ON. The medallion was struck by Stradi Emblems of New York.