910. "TOOTS AND CASPER" JAMES EDWARD MURPHY, JR. (1891 - 1965) American cartoonist, best known for his long-run family strip Toots and Casper. Rare, one of a kind full-color original signed drawing "To 'Dick Hyman,' with all best wishes and fond regards, from his friend Jimmy Murphy Beverly Hills, California P.S. 'Toots and Casper' send their greetings". A specially created watercolor and India-ink drawing by Murphy on a large sheet of art board, 11" x 1", smiling bust-length depictions of Toots and Casper. Author and King Features CEO Dick Hyman was an avid collector of comic art. Age-toned at far edges, otherwise in very good condition. Ideal for display. $400 - 600