“AMOS ‘N ANDY WITH MADAME QUEEN RUBY TAYLOR IN TIGHT SPOT” 16-PAGER.
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Auction #205 - Part II
Item numbers 1427 through 3167 in auction 205
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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 his member 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. Tale 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 five spots of insect damage with heavy dust soiling. Staple oxidation. Cover VG. Pages are stiff paper and are Exc. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake’s COA. Rare, only the third example we’ve offered in our 46 years.
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