American publisher, journalist, writer and publicist (1813-1886) best known for his dime novels and the Colt Buntline Special he commissioned from Colt’s Manufacturing Company. AQS, signed “E. Z. C. Judson, ‘Ned Buntline,’” on a 5 x 4.75 off-white sheet. Buntline writes, in full: “Grow up my boy loving your country & you will be an honor to all who love you.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and a trimmed bottom edge. RR Auction COA.
