Joe Parrish (American, 1905-1989) Don't Forget t

Joe Parrish (American, 1905-1989) Don't Forget the Oxygen, The Chicago Tribune newspaper cartoon, July 1955 India ink on heavyweight paper 12-1x4 x 12 inches (31.1 x 30.5 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Parrish Self-taught cartoonist Joseph L. Parrish was hired as a cartoonist at the Nashville Banner newspaper when he was 20 years old. In 1929 he moved to the Nashville Tennessean, and in 1936 became the chief editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune, to remain in that position until he retired in 1970. His work often appeared on the newspaper's front page, and it was syndicated to newspapers throughout the United States by the Tribune. In his retirement Mr. Parrish wrote and drew the comic strip Nature Notes for the Tribune. In this original published in July 1955, Uncle Sam provides President Dwight D. Eisenhower with oxygen on his way "To the Summit" and the "Rarefied European Atmosphere" at the July, 1955 meeting in Geneva of leaders of the United States, United Kingdom (Prime Minister Anthony Eden), France (Prime Minister Edgar Faure) and Nikolai A. Bulganin of the USSR. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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Light toning visible along extreme edges. A few stray marks and smudges. Wear and markings to margins in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 13 x 12.75 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"