Ferman Martin (American, 1899-1977) No More Scra

Ferman Martin (American, 1899-1977) No More Scrap Iron for His Scraps, Houston Chronicle newspaper cartoon, September 28, 1940 India ink and lithographic crayon on textured heavyweight paper 12 x 12 inches (30.5 x 30.5 cm) (image) Signed lower left: Ferman Martin Ferman Martin was a political cartoonist who joined the staff of the Houston Chronicle in 1937. He covered World War II, the Cold War, state and local issues and in 1962 produced a series of cartoons pertaining to the Presidency of John F. Kennedy. This original was published in the newspaper on September 28, 1940. In July 1940 President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved to restrict Japan's war-making ability and its expansionist policy in Asia by cutting off shipments of scrap iron and aviation fuel from the United States. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Condition
Very light toning to sheet. A few light horizontal creases, most visible through upper region. Faint stains at upper left edge. A few light scattered pin points of surface dirt through areas of negative space; light handling smudges along extreme edges. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed.Sheet overall: 15.25 x 15 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"