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George McManus - 1918 WWI Illustrated Letters - Charlie Roberts

Artist: McManus George (All)

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George McManus - 1918 WWI Illustrated Letters - Charlie Roberts Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	George McManus - 1918 WWI Illustrated Letters - Charlie Roberts
Artist:	McManus George (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Comic Strip
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	323
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	3
Added to Site:	9/28/2021
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Description

Well, this is a very special group of items to add to my collection. Many longtime collectors know my pal Charlie Roberts. Charlie's grandfather, Charles H. Smith, was a lieutenant colonel serving stateside in New York during WWI. In October 1918 he received a letter from George McManus, asking for a favor to allow his brother Charlie to serve stateside in New York, as the McManus' mother was all alone. Lt. Col. Smith agreed to make these arrangements and McManus wrote him again eight days letter, extending his hearty thanks, with an offer of sending Bringing up Father originals to hang around the camp! One of the letters is illustrated by McManus, along with both envelopes.

Charlie McManus would later become a minor cartoonist himself, riding the coattails of his famous brother.

These items have been in Charlie's family for over 100 years, and I'm honored to now be their caretaker.

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	Rob Stolzer Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	September 2004
Last Login:	September 2025
Ebay Id:	robart
Website:	https://freeassociationfunnies.com/
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Heidjer Staecker
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/28/2021

This is really cool. I had a bit of trouble reading some of his script, but it is a really great snapshot it time. Congrats and keep it safe!

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 9/28/2021

Great acquisition by the Stolzer Family Art Museum.

Carl Linich
Member Since 2011

Posted on 9/28/2021

Really cool artifact. Congrats!

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