Fitznoodle Smoked Cigarette Comic Postcard 1909 A.S. Meeker Fort Wayne For Sale

This captivating vintage comic postcard from 1909 features the humorous character Fitznoodle, depicted with a monocle and smoking an impossibly large cigarette. The whimsical illustration is accompanied by a witty four-line poem: \"Fitznoodle smoked a cigarette / Bigger than a cane; / All the fire went to his nose, / The ashes to his brain.\" The artwork showcases a distinct early 20th-century cartoon style, with vibrant colors and intricate details in Fitznoodle\'s attire, from his striped pants to his red boutonnière.Published by A.S. Meeker N.Y., this postcard is part of the \"Embossed Comics Series,\" a testament to the popular humor and postcard artistry of the era. The reverse side reveals a clear Fort Wayne, Indiana postmark dated June 15, 1909, along with a one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington. The handwritten message and address to Mr. Frank Trelle offer a personal glimpse into the past, adding a unique historical dimension to this collectible piece.