Peruvian-born American illustrator (1896–1982) best remembered for his colorful, sensuous renderings of pinup-style nudes. Signed book: Playboy’s Vargas Girls. Chicago: Playboy Press, 1972. Softcover, 8.25 x 11. Signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the inside front cover, “To my nephew George—A souvenir from his uncle’s life, All love, Alberto, Dec. 25, 1972.” In very good condition, with diagonal crease to front cover (touching inscribee’s name), light handling wear and rubbing to covers (a few small areas of lifting lamination), and a touch of subtle soiling to signed page. R&R COA.
