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Lot # 686: The Harry Hershfield Collection (5)

Starting Bid: $200.00

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Item was in Auction "2018 Invitational",
which ran from 7/15/2018 9:00 AM to
8/17/2018 10:00 PM



Early cartoonist and radio personality Harry Hershfield spent his many days creating works for publications such as: New York Daily Mirror, Chicago Daily News, San Francisco Chronicle, New York Evening Journal, and many other famous outlets. At the early age of fourteen he produced his first series called "Homeless Hector," which was utilized by the Chicago Daily News in 1899. All items here pertain to the great Harry Hershfield and include: 1) 1973 Presentation award/medal from "The Actors Fund of America" by Medallic Art Co. 2) 8.5x7.5" Type 1 image with Babe Ruth (1920s). 3) Two Abbie the Agent postcards with one sent from family member. 4) Huge 40x27" advertising poster featuring Abe Kabibble from Abie the Agent. Stunning colors and graphics , but multiple tears on the folds.

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