Pseudonym of American humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw (1818–1885). Ink signature, “H. W. Shaw or Josh Billings,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card; and another ink signature, “Yours without a struggle, Josh Billings,” on a 4.25 x 2.5 off-white card. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning to cards. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite portrait of Billings by Gurney. RR Auction COA.
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