1872 April Fools Day Harper's Weekly April 06 Nast Supreme Court
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Title: 1872 April Fools Day Harper's Weekly April 06 Nast Supreme Court
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Nast’s Campaign Escalates: This April 6, 1872, issue features a powerful full-page front cover by Thomas Nast titled "The Presidential Fever on the Supreme Bench." As the presidential election of 1872 drew near, Nast focused his satirical lens on the potential political ambitions of Supreme Court justices, marking a critical moment in his efforts to influence the Republican party and the nation.
📜 A World in Turmoil: The issue reports on tragic and exotic events from across the globe, including a detailed look at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands, the site of the recent assassination of the Earl of Mayo. Alongside this somber news is a stunning 2/3 page illustration of "Human Tigers at the Mohurrum Festival in India," capturing a vibrant and dangerous religious tradition that fascinated Victorian readers.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 Thomas Nast’s "Presidential Fever" (Front-Page): A biting political cartoon critiquing the politicization of the Supreme Court during a pivotal election year.
👑 "Don Carlos Quixote and Sancho Tiptoe Panza" (Full-Page Nast): A satirical Nast print attacking European political figures, showcasing his use of literary allusion for political critique.
🎭 "April Fool's Day—An Aggravated Case" (2/3 Page Illustration): A humorous and detailed scene documenting a complex Victorian prank, capturing the popular social customs of the era.
🐅 "Human Tigers at the Mohurrum Festival" (2/3 Page Illustration): A spectacular print showing participants in India painted as tigers during a religious festival. Essential for Ethnography and India History collectors.
🇮🇳 "Port Blair, Andaman Islands" (1/2 Page Illustration): A somber view of the penal settlement where the Viceroy of India, the Earl of Mayo, was murdered.
🏛️ "Faith and Morals at Rome" (2/3 Page Illustration): A scene depicting beggars on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica, reflecting the social issues of the Italian capital.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from April 6, 1872.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1872—not a reproduction.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Look for the fine details in the "Human Tigers" illustration and the sharp linework in Nast's political cover.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Political History Buffs: The Nast front cover is a cornerstone piece for understanding the 1872 presidential election.
Wildlife & Ethnography Collectors: The "Human Tigers" print is an exceptionally rare and striking visual of 19th-century Indian culture.
Nast Collectors: This issue features two full-page cartoons from the peak of his career.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Mohurrum Festival tigers or the Presidential Fever cover 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 arrives safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1872 April Fools Day Harper's Weekly April 06 Nast Supreme Court
$40.40