[ Autographs ] JOSEPH MCCARTHY (1908 - 1957) American politician whose campaign against alleged communist sympathizers gave rise to the term "McCarthyism". Most uncommon D.S., 1p. oblong 4to., [Wisconsin], Jan. 2, 1951, a printed stock certificate for one hundredshares in The Four Wheel Drive Auto Company issued to McCarthy and boldly signed by him on verso. Punch cancel clear of signature, one fold, very good to fine.