John Hudson (American, 1902-1989) Black Diamonds
John Hudson (American, 1902-1989) Black Diamonds, Our Boy Has Grown Up, and Not Without Historic Precedent newspaper cartoons (three works), 1940-1962 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 12-1x4 x 12 inches (31.1 x 30.5 cm) (Black Diamonds, image) Each signed lower right: John Hudson Uncle Sam features prominently in three original editorials from the pen of cartoonist John Hudson. Black Diamonds marks a "Coal Strike Truce" and likely dates to the 1940s. The United Mine Workers of America under John L. Lewis walked out on strike for better wages and working conditions in 1943, 1945-46 and 1950—all years in which America needed to maintain production of war materials for defense. In Our Boy Has Grown Up Uncle Sam wishes the Republic of the Philippines "Good Luck" upon US recognition of its independence on July 4, 1946, only a year after the defeat of Japan and liberation of the island nation. It was likely published in July 1946. (image size: 12" x 12") Not Without Historic Precedent (published 1962 in The Phoenix Gazette) takes on the United Nations and its 1962 massive debt crisis that caused it to issue bonds, most of which were purchased by the United States. The U.N.'s slick salesman offers Uncle Sam beads and a bottle of moonshine (labeled "U.N. Bonds") in an allusion to the original 1626 "purchase" of Manhattan by the Dutch West India Company from Native Americans. (image size: 13" x 9") John Hudson worked at the Columbus Citizen, Cleveland News, and Toledo Blade in Ohio before moving in 1960 to Phoenix, Arizona where he stayed to his retirement in 1969. Two are inscribed and signed by the artist "To Murray Harris Best Wishes John Hudson." Quantity: (3) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Light toning to each sheet. Some very light scattered dots of surface dirt and light smudges, most visible in areas of negative space and along extreme edges. Slight curve along right edge of sheet of Black Diamonds example. A few light scattered handling creases to each, visible under raking light. Minor bumps with subsequent creases to corners of Not without Historic Precedent example. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 14 x 13 inches, 14.25 x 12.75, and 14.5 x 9.75 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"
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John Hudson (American, 1902-1989) Black Diamonds, Our Boy Has Grown Up, and Not Without Historic Precedent newspaper cartoons (three works), 1940-1962 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 12-1x4 x 12 inches (31.1 x 30.5 cm) (Black Diamonds, image) Each signed lower right: John Hudson Uncle Sam features prominently in three original editorials from the pen of cartoonist John Hudson. Black Diamonds marks a "Coal Strike Truce" and likely dates to the 1940s. The United Mine Workers of America under John L. Lewis walked out on strike for better wages and working conditions in 1943, 1945-46 and 1950—all years in which America needed to maintain production of war materials for defense. In Our Boy Has Grown Up Uncle Sam wishes the Republic of the Philippines "Good Luck" upon US recognition of its independence on July 4, 1946, only a year after the defeat of Japan and liberation of the island nation. It was likely published in July 1946. (image size: 12" x 12") Not Without Historic Precedent (published 1962 in The Phoenix Gazette) takes on the United Nations and its 1962 massive debt crisis that caused it to issue bonds, most of which were purchased by the United States. The U.N.'s slick salesman offers Uncle Sam beads and a bottle of moonshine (labeled "U.N. Bonds") in an allusion to the original 1626 "purchase" of Manhattan by the Dutch West India Company from Native Americans. (image size: 13" x 9") John Hudson worked at the Columbus Citizen, Cleveland News, and Toledo Blade in Ohio before moving in 1960 to Phoenix, Arizona where he stayed to his retirement in 1969. Two are inscribed and signed by the artist "To Murray Harris Best Wishes John Hudson." Quantity: (3) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Light toning to each sheet. Some very light scattered dots of surface dirt and light smudges, most visible in areas of negative space and along extreme edges. Slight curve along right edge of sheet of Black Diamonds example. A few light scattered handling creases to each, visible under raking light. Minor bumps with subsequent creases to corners of Not without Historic Precedent example. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 14 x 13 inches, 14.25 x 12.75, and 14.5 x 9.75 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"
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