Emidio Angelo (American, 1903-1990) Strictly Pol

Emidio Angelo (American, 1903-1990) Strictly Politics, The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper cartoon, June 29, 1941 India ink, blue pencil, and gouache on board 18-1x4 x 18 inches (46.4 x 45.7 cm) (image) Signed lower right: E Angelo This lively original by Emidio Angelo features Adolf Hitler of Nazi Germany chasing Joseph Stalin of the USSR roundabout Uncle Sam and a worried American citizen. It was published in the June 29, 1941, edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper in the "Strictly Politics" feature which also appeared in other American newspapers. Germany invaded Russia (Operation Barbarossa) on June 22, only one week prior to its publication. Mr. Angelo studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts from 1924 to 1928 and joined The Philadelphia Inquirer as a political cartoonist in 1937, working there to 1954. His work also appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, Life, and Esquire magazines. His panel cartoon known as Funny Angles and Emily and Mabel was syndicated and ran from 1945 to 1958. A book collection of his cartoons, The Time of Your Life, was published in 1957. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Condition
Light edgewear with minor bumps to corners. Toning to board. Scattered very light stains along edges. Wear and markings to margins of board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Board overall: 21 x 19.125 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"