Pulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist with the Washington Star newspaper (1869–1949). ALS signed “Cliff Berryman,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, October 11, 1948. Letter to “Spalding.” In part: “I cannot permit this important date in your very successful career to pass unnoticed as I feel I have a personal interest in our coming to Washington and having so many mutual friends of yesteryear!” Includes a detailed ink sketch on a 7.75 x 9.75 sheet of Berryman’s Evening Star letterhead, showing a bear talking to the recipient, who stands behind a huge wine glass, saying: “Spalding, those roses would look good even through a stein of may beer!” Signed and inscribed at the bottom in bold ink, “But I’ll be there to try the wine view! Cliff.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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