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Book Review: Piccadilly Jim by P. G. Wodehouse
Piccadilly Jim by P. G. WodehouseIt has occasionally been noted that P. G. Wodehouse's novels, including even his much later ones, all seem to be set in the bucolic 1920's. I would add to that the...
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McElligot's Pool
Here we have a prized first edition copy of McElligot's Pool (1947) by Dr. Seuss which includes an original drawing of a fish by the good doctor. The drawing of "an Onak fish" is dedicated to the Onak...
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Addams Delegates
A preliminary sketch by Charles Addams depicts a number of U.N. delegates, including the distinguished gentleman from--Transylvania. This was listed on eBay for quite a while before being sold in...
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The Crooked Surgeon
Six years ago in Leicester Square I chanced upon one of the best-named pubs in the U.K., or perhaps anywhere.The Crooked Surgeon, 5 Lisle Street, Leicester Square, London, June 19, 2007The Crooked...
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Chon Day's Steady Putting
This framed golf cartoon original artwork by Chon Day has faded over the years. It is surely worth more than a penny, but we won't know how much more because the eBay auction was ended early by the...
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Chon Day: Hankering for Floozies
A page of finished original cartoon art by Chon Day was recently listed on eBay. Having failed to sell at $59, it was subsequently listed at $49, although at the moment it is not being offered at all....
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A Sketch of Chon Day's Brother Sebastian
An original ink sketch of Brother Sebastian by cartoonist Chon Day is being offered on eBay. The drawing on an index card shows the gentle Brother Sebastian with a bird perched atop his head. The Buy...
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Chon Day's Brother Sebastian on First Day Covers
First day covers are stamped envelopes with a special cancellation indicating the first day of issue and the local post office of issue. They exist primarily to meet collector demand and, as a...
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Praying at the Western Wall in 1870
This vintage photograph by Felix Bonfils was sold for $500 at Doyle New York in April. The 1870 image shows Jews praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Of note, men and women are seen together...
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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #387
It's been under wraps until now, but here is my entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #387. The drawing is by Carolita Johnson."I have a secret too. I'm blind."For me, the most difficult...
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Birthday Wishes from Brother Sebastian and Chon Day
History for Sale offers this undated birthday greeting depicting Brother Sebastian carrying a cake with a single candle. The drawing is by cartoonist Chon Day. It is on a 3 x 5 inch card and is offered...
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Chon Day: Roo at the Zoo
A color cartoon by Chon Day has just found its way onto eBay. I've been blogging about Chon Day quite a bit this past week, which leads me to wonder whether I've had some influence on the posting of...
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Chon Day: The 19th Hole
Cartoonist Chon Day brings us to the 19th hole and it sure looks relaxing. Like the other golf gag I showed last week, this was offered on eBay with an opening bid of $0.01. This auction also was ended...
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With Hearty Good Wishes
Four works of cartoon art inscribed to one Richard Portofee have been framed together and are offered for sale by Gallery of History, Inc. A boy playing the trombone has been inscribed and signed by...
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William Steig: Preliminary Shrek Book Cover Art
I would never want to minimize the importance of William Steig'sShrek! but it is after all but one small part of the artist's output over a long and brilliant career. The Shrek movies have no doubt...
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Sink or Swim?
Sink? I don't think so. But it could use a wash."SWIM"Vermont License PlateNote: See more license plates on Attempted Bloggeryhere.0816
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Charles Addams Birthday Greetings
In 1975, Charles Addams sent this hand-colored birthday greeting featuring Grandmama from the Addams Family. The artwork, approximately the size of a postcard, sold for between $400 and $500 on eBay...
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A Cartoon Portrait in Roz Chast's The Party, After You Left
This copy of Roz Chast'sThe Party, After You Left (2004) is signed and inscribed with an original cartoon portrait. A general rule about cartoon collections is ridiculously easy to remember: Cartoon...
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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #388
I don't know why The New Yorker's cartoonists think doctors are so funny. I'm pretty sure we aren't. But I love Tom Cheney's cartoons, so I'll play along to the best of my ability. Here then is my...
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The Weight of Anatol Kovarsky's World
Anatol Kovarsky's work is so classically-inspired it seems to belong on ancient Greek pottery. One of his mythological drawings was listed on eBay for a while before suddenly vanishing into that vague...
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