Notes

Notes, Inc., Syracuse, N.Y., awarded 20 of its top distributors of 2006 with a limited-edition print of its 2007 catalog cover art: a colorful, contemporary Mona Lisa rendered by award-winning illustrator Chris Gall in his signature engraving style. The honorees were chosen from more than 1,000 distributors. “We wanted to present our best distributors with something really special; something that would show our appreciation for their superior results,” said Pete Langdon, division sales manager. “And the Gall cover fit the bill. It’s the one sales trophy that doubles as artwork.” Each year, Notes introduces a new Mona Lisa depiction to promote the

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