News photographer and photojournalist whose images of murder, mayhem, and other dramatic events appeared regularly in the New York press during the thirties and forties. Although stories differ as to how he came to use the name “Weegee,” the most colorful is based upon his claiming with varying degrees of seriousness that his “psychic powers” enabled him to be first at the scene of crimes, fires, accidents, and the like. ALS on the reverse of a 4.25 x 5.75 Russian postcard, no date, to Wilma Wilcox. In full, “Hello Dear, Friday Went to Bolshoi Ballet & took movies, leaving Sunday for London, Love, Weegee.” Image side features a Russian statue with Weegee adding underneath “Statue to Weegee in Moscow.” In fine condition, with light toning, minor creases to each corner tip, and a few spots of light soiling on image side. R&R COA.
