This November 9, 1872, issue of Harpers Weekly is a landmark in American political history, published immediately following the landslide reelection of President Ulysses S. Grant. It features some of Thomas Nast’s most iconic and dramatic allegorical work, celebrating the Republican victory and warning against the threat of political corruption.
Title: 1872 Nast Ship of State Harpers Weekly Nov 09 Election Centerfold
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Great Nast Centerfold: The highlight of this issue is the masterful double-page centerfold by Thomas Nast, titled "The Pirates Under False Colors—Can They Capture the Ship of State?". This iconic image depicts the coalition of Democrats and Liberal Republicans as pirates attempting to seize control of the American government, represented by a sturdy ship. It is one of Nast’s most famous and intricate allegories.
📜 Post-Election Victory: The front page features the celebratory cartoon "Home-Stretched," marking Grant’s victory in the final "stretch" of the race. The issue also includes another brutal, celebratory full-page cartoon mocking Horace Greeley in defeat.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Post-Election Artwork:
Double-Page Centerfold: "The Pirates Under False Colors" — A masterpiece of political allegory.
Front-Page: "Home-Stretched" — Celebrating the Republican victory.
Full-Page Inside: A biting post-election cartoon targeting Horace Greeley.
🏛️ Social Commentary:
"Studies in Central Park: Provident & Improvident Virgins" (Full-Page Illustration) — A genre scene contrasting different social behaviors in the new urban landscape of Central Park.
🗞️ Illustrated Supplement:
Includes detailed engravings from the "London: A Pilgrimage" series by Gustave Doré.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page, the centerfold, and the attached supplement.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from November 9, 1872, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Study: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. Look for the intricate details in the "Pirates" centerfold and the fine linework in Nasts celebratory caricatures.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Thomas Nast Collectors: The "Pirates Under False Colors" centerfold is a cornerstone piece of political art from the 1872 election cycle.
Political History Buffs: A crucial issue for studying the visual narrative of the 1872 election victory.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The political centerfold or the celebratory front-page would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 154-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its supplement arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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