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Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs. Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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Thomas Nast: Group of Ephemera including Two Original Cartoons.
Lot 175

Thomas Nast: Group of Ephemera including Two Original Cartoons.

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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Thomas Nast: Group of Ephemera including Two Original Cartoons. 36 pieces, including:

A pen and ink self portrait cartoon depicting Nast with a statue of Benjamin Franklin, signed "Th: Nast." 5 3/8 x 3 1/2".

A pen and ink drawing, titled "The Race," signed on reverse "Drawn by Thomas Nast." 2 1/2 x 7 1/4". 

A cabinet card portrait of Nast by Towne (Portland, Ore.).

33 photos and ephemera, including clipped prints by Nast; a photo of Thomas Edison; two photos of Nast's son, Cyril Nast; a Betty and Cyril Nast Christmas card; news clippings related to Cyril and Thomas Nast; and others.

Several of the items, including the 1859 sketch, cabinet card, and some of the accompanying ephemera, are annotated and signed in pencil by Cyril Nast (1879 - 1966), a son of Thomas Nast. The newspaper clippings, one from the West Chester Daily Local News, are profiles of Cyril detailing his career and the treasures inherited from his famous father. An interesting group with excellent provenance.

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Some items lightly soiled, but overall very good.

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Cyril Nast (1879 - 1966).

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