Posted on 10/14/2014

I'm sorry to hear that an unique piece like this was lost or stolen... And even though, I hope, you'll have your money back from FedEx, of course it will not ever be a full compensation for this loss

Posted on 10/14/2014

Thank you Davide, exactly right, the money is secondary to the loss of this important Herriman work...it's ironic that Falk's widow kept the piece safeguarded for nearly 70 years, only to have either incompetence or thievery loss the piece within a few days.

Posted on 10/14/2014

Wow, that is sad.

Posted on 10/14/2014

Arrgh! Eyes will be peeled Rob

Posted on 10/14/2014

Woah. That is a crime against humanity.

Posted on 10/15/2014

Terrible news. It is an amazing piece and an important part of comic history that is potentially gone for good. I hope it turns up and all works out.

Posted on 10/15/2014

Rob, I'm so, so sorry to read about this situation with the Herriman. I truly hope that the piece was simply misplaced and turns up for you. Best of luck.

Posted on 10/15/2014

Oh, that's terrible news. I know very little actually stays "disappeared," so I will keep my hopes up for you.

Posted on 10/16/2014

I saw this piece at auction, glad to see that you won seeing the thumbnail. Too sad after read the description. :-(

Posted on 10/22/2014

So sorry to hear about this Rob, any updates from FedEx? Was this sent from overseas?

Posted on 10/22/2014

Thanks all! No, the item was sent from NY, 80 miles from my house!! I would have picked it up in NY, but then I would have had to pay an additional $1000 in NY tax... not a small sum...of course with hindsight that was the thing to do. It's still lost...Fed Ex hasn't been that helpful actually. Grrrrr.......

Posted on 10/23/2014

I will check for you!

Posted on 1/3/2015

I am so sorry to read this, Rob. I'd imagine FedEx would have a strong incentive to locate it or figure out who in their organization might be responsible given that they're on the hook for the price tag, if I understand the situation. Thanks for posting this beautiful image and relating the story.

Posted on 1/16/2015

Beautiful piece Rob and terrible story. Hope this finds its way back to you at some point in the near future.

Posted on 8/1/2015

I am so sorry......every collector's nightmare. A stunning example with impeccable provenance.

Posted on 2/27/2016

Rob I think FedEx needs to be thoroughly investigated, they just lost the two Rip Kirbys that you had mailed out recently. I definitely would not use them again!

Posted on 2/28/2016

I know about that since I've been working with him to recover. Frankly I was told by Fed Ex employees off the record not to ship on any day except Monday or Tuesday, because the weekend crew is often part time and not as 'dependable' (their word) as the regular full timers. It's awful.