Dave Graue

Dave Graue, one of only three cartoonists to work on the syndicated strip ''Alley Oop'' since its beginnings in 1933, autographed paper ephemera; signed card with illustration and TLS. Graue inherited the strip, about a club-wielding Neanderthal, in 1950 from Vincent T. Hamlin, who had worked for an oil company in southwest Texas during the Depression, developed an interest in fossils and came up with the idea for a Stone Age hero. The strip made its debut on Aug. 7, 1933.

Autographed typed letter (TLS) dated February 3, 1972 and pristine signature penned on a 5.75 x 3.5 inch custom-made collector's card. In fine condition.