Four items, including: an original hand-inked three panel Steve Canyon comic strip by Milton Caniff, 23 x 7.25, signed and inscribed in the upper border in red ink, “For Joyce and Ken Browne—with thanks for their interest, Milton Caniff, N. Y. May 1965,” with the third panel also bearing his signature on a small affixed slip. The comic consists of Canyon about to learn the reason why Savannah Gay is being divorced when a loud crash is heard from outside. Left border features a 1958 Field Enterprises copyright label. Also included with the comic strip is a small sheet with an image of a “Terry and the Pirates” stamp, signed vertically in black felt tip; and two TLSs, one featuring his artist signature and the other a cursive version, both one page, personal letterhead, addressed to Ken Browne. The earlier letter, dated May 1, 1947, in part: “Mail is the only means of measuring a newspaper feature’s appeal and it is heartening, indeed, to know that you and Mrs. Browne are enjoying Steve Canyon every day”; the second letter, dated May 4, 1965, in part: “Thank you so much for your cordial letter and for your many kind comments about my work…I am delighted to send you an inscribed picture of Steve and I hope that you both continue to find some enjoyment in his future adventures.” In overall fine condition.
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