American artist and illustrator (1877–1960) best known for his iconic image of Uncle Sam saying ‘I Want You’ on a World War I recruiting poster. TLS signed “Monty,” one page, 8 x 9.5, February 3, 1948. Humorous correspondence, partly written as a poem, addressed to “Tip.” In full, the unedited text reads: “(Excuse me a minute—Have just put in a new spool.) Gotcha letter and Jerry’s clipping. I think you taste she’s gone lame, If you no lika da frame! I like him because she is simples, Not heavy wit cream puffs an pimples! You know me I picka da frame, Bambina—joost hold me to blame; Or joost hold me—bellisima Tip—But dont giva me any more lip! Da las line I don mean at all—Give me lip—give me both—give me all! (Was that Jerry coming in then? Roll over and pretend you dont know me!) Is that cute?
I’m not sure about my show—I mean it was set for the last week in March and the first week of April—and Freddy vaguely waving his stubby mitt said or the first two weeks in April. These casual dealers!
Had good news about dad this a.m. much better! Hope it isn’t a mirage. I made him some bisquits and he mumbled one down and muttered that it was the flavor he liked. So I am making him some more today—he hasn’t been able to eat or drink! Everything the matter with him—but the old sonofagun has resistance from New England. I guess he’s the last person I really care about. Women! Pful! A dime a dozen? Too high!” In very good condition, with irregularly trimmed edges, moderate toning (heavier along the right edge), and affixed to a same-size piece of cardstock. Fabulously witty and ‘poetic’ correspondence from the great artist. RRAuction COA.
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