1872 Boss Tweed Horace Greeley Harper's Weekly Nov 02 Nast Election
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This November 2, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly is a historic document, released just days before the presidential election. It showcases Thomas Nast’s final, devastating artistic onslaught against the combined forces of "Boss" Tweed's corrupt machine and the candidacy of Horace Greeley.
Title: 1872 Boss Tweed Horace Greeley Harper's Weekly Nov 02 Nast Election
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Death of Tweed's Power: The full front page features a brutal Thomas Nast cartoon mocking both "Boss" William Tweed and Horace Greeley, connecting the corrupt political machine with the opposition candidate. This was a critical moment in Nast’s successful campaign to dismantle Tweed's influence over New York and national politics.
📜 Post-War Virginia Sketches: Providing a stark contrast to the political vitriol, the issue contains two insightful illustrations titled "Virginia Sketches: Preparing for School & Canvassing for Votes." These sketches offer a rare, positive glimpse into the daily life of African Americans in the South, focusing on education and political participation in the aftermath of the Civil War.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Final Campaign Assault:
Front-Page: A biting cartoon combining the imagery of Boss Tweed and Horace Greeley.
Interior: Several additional cartoons by Nast further attacking the political opposition to President Grant.
📜 Virginia Sketches (African American History):
"Preparing for School" — Documenting the importance of education for the formerly enslaved.
"Canvassing for Votes" — Capturing the active participation of Black citizens in the political process.
⚓ Historical Vignette:
"Fulton Ferry in 1750 From the Brooklyn Shore" (Nearly Half-Page) — A nostalgic look at the early history of New York City.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page and all interior illustrations.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from November 2, 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 historical ferry print and the bold linework in Nast's caricatures.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Thomas Nast Collectors: The front-page cartoon is a historic marker of Nast’s success in breaking the Tweed Ring.
Political History Buffs: The issue captures the absolute peak of political tension just before the 1872 election.
Reconstruction Historians: The "Virginia Sketches" are invaluable primary sources for documenting the social progress of African Americans in 1872.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Tweed/Greeley cartoon or the Virginia Sketches 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 Boss Tweed Horace Greeley Harper's Weekly Nov 02 Nast Election
$38.88