Foxy Grandpa
Autograph Note signed ("Carl E. Schultz") with humorous self-caricature as "Foxy Grandpa" and a sketch of his trademark persona, "Bunny". To Dr. E.F. Strickland, complying with his request for a drawing.
Skilo Castle, N.B: 17 June, 1905.
Price: $275.00
About the item
Pen and ink on paper on Hearst newspaper letterhead of the "New York American":. 1 vols. 8 x 10 inches. Foxy Grandpa. Tipped to larger sheet, slight toning to right margin.
Item #43664
Schultz (1866-1939), known as "Bunny", will be chiefly remembered as the creator of the comic strip character "Foxy Grandpa", which began appearing in the New York Herald in 1900 and continued until 1918. Here he writes to Strickland: "Appreciating your request but entirely too busy to comply with same, I trust my signature herewith will answer your purpose ... [drawings beneath].
