Al Jaffee (1921)
Al Jaffee Tall Tales Daily Comic Strip Original Art dated 10-3-62 (New York Herald Tribune, 1962). Al Jaffee, a presence in MAD Magazine since the late 1950s, re-shaped newspaper comics pages with Tall Tales -- a narrow vertical panel that was usually wordless, or with minimal dialogue. This humorous daily was created in ink and screentone over blue pencil on Bristol board with an image area of 2.75" x 10.25". Signed by Jaffe in the lower left image area. Slight toning, discolored stat logo and syndicate paste-ups, whiteout touch-ups, with light handling wear; otherwise, in Excellent condition. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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Al Jaffee Tall Tales Daily Comic Strip Original Art dated 10-3-62 (New York Herald Tribune, 1962). Al Jaffee, a presence in MAD Magazine since the late 1950s, re-shaped newspaper comics pages with Tall Tales -- a narrow vertical panel that was usually wordless, or with minimal dialogue. This humorous daily was created in ink and screentone over blue pencil on Bristol board with an image area of 2.75" x 10.25". Signed by Jaffe in the lower left image area. Slight toning, discolored stat logo and syndicate paste-ups, whiteout touch-ups, with light handling wear; otherwise, in Excellent condition. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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