Charles Addams Authenticates Charles Addams

Where does one go to authenticate a sketch of Wednesday by cartoonist Charles Addams? Today, that might not be so easy to answer. But in 1981 when Addams was alive, why not just go right to the source? That's what autograph collector A. Lovell Elliott did. He sent a photocopy of a purported Addams sketch on a 3x5 index card to Addams at his New Yorker office. Addams, fine fellow that he was, sent Elliott his answer—in the affirmative.

I'm assuming this is the handwriting of A. Lovell Elliott.

Charles Addams
eBay listing ended April 19, 2023

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Charles Addams
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Charles Addams
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Over three days, two bidders place three bids and the price rises by $10. The last bid wins it.

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