{"product_id":"1872-boston-fire-department-birds-eye-harpers-weekly-nov-30-church","title":"1872 Boston Fire Department Bird's Eye Harper's Weekly Nov 30 Church","description":"This November 30, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly is a dramatic historical document, almost entirely dedicated to the catastrophic Great Boston Fire of 1872, which had occurred just weeks prior. It also features a rare, humorous Thanksgiving print by F.S. Church.\n​Title: 1872 Boston Fire Department Bird's Eye Harper's Weekly Nov 30 Church\n​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜\n​📜 The Great Boston Fire: The issue is a visual record of one of the largest urban fires in American history. The front page features a dramatic wood engraving titled \"Boston—Into the Jaws of Death,\" depicting firefighters battling the blaze. Inside, three full pages provide detailed scenes of destruction, and the double-page centerfold offers a stunning \"Bird's-eye View of Boston Showing the Burned District,\" acting as a map of the devastation.\n​📜 Church’s Thanksgiving Humor: Providing a lighthearted contrast to the tragedy, the issue features a humorous half-page print titled \"The Turkeys' Revolt Against Thanksgiving,\" by the renowned artist F.S. Church. This scene depicts turkeys attempting to take over a farmyard, a unique artistic take on the holiday.\n​🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟\n​🚒 \"Boston—Into the Jaws of Death\" (Front-Page): A chaotic, heroic illustration of firemen battling the massive blaze, highlighting the bravery and limitations of 19th-century firefighting.\n​🗺️ \"Bird's-eye View of Boston\" (Double-Page Centerfold): A spectacular, detailed overview map showing the extent of the damage in the heart of Boston's commercial district.\n​🎨 Thomas Nast on the Fire (Full-Page): A political or social cartoon by Nast interpreting the tragedy.\n​🦃 \"The Turkeys' Revolt Against Thanksgiving\" (Half-Page): A rare and charming genre print by F.S. Church for the holiday season.\n​🔍 CONDITION \u0026amp; TRANSPARENCY 🔍\n​Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the centerfold, front page, and the attached supplement.\n​Condition Report: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. The issue shows some light dirtiness and foxing (spotting), mainly at the margins, which is consistent with its age, but the illustrations remain clear and displayable.\n​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂\n​Fire Department Historians: The comprehensive coverage of the Boston Fire is an essential primary source for the history of American firefighting.\n​Boston History Buffs: The bird's-eye view is a critical historical map of the city's urban development.\n​F.S. Church Collectors: The Thanksgiving print is a sought-after example of his narrative artwork.\n​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The bird's-eye map or the front-page fire scene would make a museum-quality historical focal point!\n​📦 SHIPPING \u0026amp; PRESERVATION 📦\n​Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 154-year-old newsprint.\n​Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its centerfold arrive safely.\n​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.\n​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️\n​1872 Harpers Weekly, Boston Fire Department Illustration, Bird's Eye View Boston Map, Thomas Nast Fire Cartoon, FS Church Turkeys Revolt, Thanksgiving History 19th Century, November 30 1872.\n​","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264021688540,"sku":null,"price":134.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/806495fc-il_fullxfull.7753607874_20xt.jpg?v=1786496718","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/1872-boston-fire-department-birds-eye-harpers-weekly-nov-30-church","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}