Jun 24, 2021 - Sale 2574

Sale 2574 - Lot 246

Unsold
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300
JACK TIPPIT (1923-1994)
"Do you have opening night jitters, too?" * "Do you extend credit to someone whose allowance always runs out before the week does?" Together, two original "Amy" daily comics, published February 17, 1966 and October 9, 1978, respectively, with The Register and Tribune Syndicate pastedowns. Pen and ink with correction fluid on Bristol board, with printed title and caption pastedowns. The first is 155x203 mm; 6x8 inches, on 7x9-inch sheet adhered to board. Signed "Jack Tippit" and dated in upper left image. Inscribed "All the best to 'Bill' and best of luck on all 'opening nights' in the future! from 'Amy' and Jack Tippit" in upper right image. The second is 160x205 mm; 6 1/4x8 inches, on 7x9-inch sheet. Signed "Jack Tippit" and dated in lower left image. Inscribed "To Teeny / Love from 'Amy' and Jack" in lower right image.

Provenance: Estate of William F. Brown and Tina Tippit Brown.