Nast Uncle Sam Tammany Tiger Harper's Reconstruction newspaper 1876 issue

Erscheinungsdatum: 1876

Beschreibung

Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization.(Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction, Illustrated Newspapers, Thomas Nast, Uncle Sam, Tammany Tiger). Issued April 22nd, 1876, New York, by Harper & Brothers. An actual piece of American history issued during Reconstruction. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images, issued contemporary to the events. With the scarce 4 pp. supplement. Original mid-19th century weekly newspaper. An actual, complete newspaper published at the date listed, not a modern re-issue. During this period, this journal was a major, influential national publication which employed many of the top artists of the era. Paper uniformly age toned as typical, some pages loose. Issue was once bound up in a volume and is now free-standing and complete unto itself as originally issued. Nice looking, clean, well preserved example, pages loosened, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Text on reverse of each page as always, images and maps from Harper's like this are often offered separately for display. Newspaper measures c. 16" H x 11" W. Periodical will be shipped gently rolled in a sturdy 3" wide tube to ensure it arrives safely to you! Multiple issues purchased at the same time will be shipped flat.[B9858]. Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon 'Cur-Tail-Phobia' shows Uncle Sam, and more. Another full page Nast political cartoon shows the 'Democratic Tiger in the Manger.' A full page illustration entitled 'Centennial Views' is comprised of two half-page illustrations. The doublepage centerfold is a 3/4 size entitled 'The Bay of Galata, Constantinople.' An article on "Mount Vernon" on the decaying state of the estate. The Supplement features an article "The Fall of Fort Sumter" with two half-page illustrations. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers B9858

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Titel: Nast Uncle Sam Tammany Tiger Harper's ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 1876

Einband: Softcover

Zustand: good