“AMOS ‘N ANDY WITH MADAME QUEEN RUBY TAYLOR IN TIGHT SPOT” 16-PAGER.
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Winning Bid:
$948.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
11
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part II
Item numbers 1187 through 2776 in auction 200
Value Code:
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Item Description
3.75x6”. c. early 1930s. Story deals with Kingfish inventing “Tight-Lax” salve, intended for use in sexual situations. Andy has been made president of the company and needs to demonstrate its effectiveness. Andy proceeds to get stuck in Madame Queen, interrupting Amos and Ruby Taylor to procure a doctor to fix the situation. Last page features Andy contemplating cutting off his bandaged member with a straight razor. Told is told in single panel comic strip format with humorous text at bottom of each page. Well drawn, the unknown artist is known as “Mr. Prolific” in Richard Merkin’s book. Front cover shows wear at bottom right corner with heavy dust soiling and creasing. Staple oxidation. First 2 pages have .25” chip at bottom right corner. Fine+. Rare, only the second example we’ve offered.
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