LARGE ORIGINAL PEN AND INK CARTOON DRAWING OF UNCLE SAM.

LARGE ORIGINAL PEN AND INK CARTOON DRAWING OF UNCLE SAM. This one from 1902 depicting a concerned figure of Uncle Sam reviewing the Congressional record. In the background, Congress is involved in a serious game of poker and smoking stogies. The Congressional record book Uncle Sam is examining documents Congress’ approach to the Panama Canal. One page with an X through it says, “The Canal, Volcanoes Would Fill It”, “Hannah”. The other page, also with an X drawn through it, “The Canal, It Wouldn’t Be Healthy, It Would Breed Mosquitoes”, Hannah. Signed in the lower left, “To Mr. Holland from Homer Davenport, July 1902”. Also signed, “Davenport”. SIZE: 16” x 22”. CONDITION: Small 2” tear in the lower left corner, and a small imperfection in the lower right. Otherwise, generally good. 3-30450 (750-1,250)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1565C.	$575.00	LARGE ORIGINAL PEN AND INK CARTOON DRAWING OF UNCLE SAM. This one from 1902 depicting a concerned figure of Uncle Sam reviewing the Congressional record. In the background, Congress is involved in a serious game of poker and smoking stogies. The Congressional record book Uncle Sam is examining documents Congress’ approach to the Panama Canal. One page with an X through it says, “The Canal, Volcanoes Would Fill It”, “Hannah”. The other page, also with an X drawn through it, “The Canal, It Wouldn’t Be Healthy, It Would Breed Mosquitoes”, Hannah. Signed in the lower left, “To Mr. Holland from Homer Davenport, July 1902”. Also signed, “Davenport”. SIZE: 16” x 22”. CONDITION: Small 2” tear in the lower left corner, and a small imperfection in the lower right. Otherwise, generally good. 3-30450 (750-1,250) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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