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Lot #981
Clare Briggs

Clare Briggs

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Clare Briggs

American cartoonist (1875–1930) who created A. Piker Clerk, one of the first daily ‘continuity’ strips. Two items: an original vintage ink sketch of a young boy helping his sister blow her nose, on an off-white 5.5 x 2.75 sheet, signed, “Very Truly, Briggs, ’15”; and an ALS, signed “C. A. Briggs,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, New York Tribune letterhead, February 8, 1915. Letter forwarding the sketch reads, in part: “Your request for the autographed sketch I gladly enclose herewith.” Scattered toning to letter, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #414 - Ended September 18, 2013