^Lot 656 Thomas Nast

American political cartoonist and illustrator (1840–1902) best known for devising the donkey and elephant symbols of the Democratic and Republican parties and the familiar ‘American’ version of Santa Claus. Two ink signatures; “Th: Nast, March 23—1875,” on an off-white 3 x 2 card; and “Th: Nast, Dec. 20th 1870,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 slip, affixed to a slightly larger slip. In fine condition, with scattered light soiling and a pencil notation to card and a central vertical fold to second signature.