Bidspirit auction | James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960)

James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) - JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION, 1935. James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) Untitled (Mokey and Chum) 1935 The original illustration in India ink on paper is signed lower right. It illustrated a full-page plate in Mokey , a novel written by Jennie Harris Oliver and published in 1935 by the Burton Publishing Company of Kansas City, Missouri, which is where this work was purchased for $75.00 by the current owner's father in 1971. The main character, Mokey Delano, first appears in a series of popular short stories written for national publications like The Delineator and Good Housekeeping. In 1935, the stories were compiled and expanded into the hardcover book. James Montgomery Flagg was a prolific American artist best known for creating the iconic ' I Want YOU for U.S. Army ' Uncle Sam recruitment poster. That 1971 receipt to a Kansas City frame shop owner is included. Image measures 26.5 x 21 with a framed size of 35.25 x 29 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Image measures 26.5 x 21 with a framed size of 35.25 x 29 inches. Condition Very good condition, noting light toning upper right corner, minor light brown stain upper right. This work has not been examined outside the frame.