Hank Ketcham Original Signed Dennis Menace Sketch & 1973 Letter Jerome Peltier

Hank Ketcham Original Signed Archive: Sketch, ALS, and Provenance

A unique personal archive from Hank Ketcham (1920–2001), the creator of Dennis the Menace. This lot features a hand-drawn pencil study sent directly from Ketcham's home in Geneva, Switzerland, to noted Spokane historian Jerome Peltier.

The Peltier Correspondence: In the included Autograph Letter Signed (ALS), dated Dec 26, 1973, Ketcham discusses his work and explains he is sending a "real original" preliminary sketch for a Dennis the Menace panel.

Lot Includes:

• Original Sketch: Hand-drawn pencil study (11" x 8.5") featuring Dennis and Margaret. Inscribed in blue ink: "For Jerry Peltier – Regards – Hank Ketcham DEC. 1973."
• Signed Letter (ALS): One page on Ketcham's personal Geneva stationery, discussing the nature of his original drawings.
• Original Envelope: Postmarked from Geneva, Switzerland, with authentic Swiss stamps and addressed to Peltier.

Condition & Shipping

Items are in excellent vintage condition as shown. Will be shipped flat in a reinforced, moisture-proof archival package via USPS Priority Mail with full insurance and Signature Confirmation.