Description: Circus Parade Thomas Nast Harper's newspaper 1873 issue Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization. (Old Periodicals, 19th Century Newspapers, Americana, Harper's Weekly, Reconstruction, Illustrated Newspapers, Thomas Nast, Political Cartoons, Circus, Clown). Issued October 4th, 1873, New York, by Harper & Brothers. Great full page Nast politically themed wood engraving and one of men dancing on a river boat deck. An actual piece of American history issued during Reconstruction. Filled with commentary and wood engraved images, issued contemporary to the events. Original late 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. [B10127]. The full ftpg. features one of the better circus-related prints to be had, captioned "The Circus Coming Into Town" which shows a circus wagon with a band in a procession with other performs, all watched by the townsfolk. A great display item for any collector of circus related material. Other prints within this issue include a 3/4 pg: "An Audience at the Vatican", halfpg: "Interior of Powers's Studio", two smaller prints of buildings in Florence, Italy; a fullpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "A Midsummer Night's Dream", a fullpg: "Life On a Lumber Raft", a 3/4 pg: "Stayed From the Picnic", a fullpg. with six related prints of: "The Drew Theological Seminary at Madison, New Jersey", and a smaller Nast political cartoon on the back page.
Price: 48.4 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-10-06T12:00:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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