{"product_id":"1872-horace-greeley-portrait-harpers-weekly-dec-21-nast-centerfold","title":"1872 Horace Greeley Portrait Harper's Weekly Dec 21 Nast Centerfold","description":"This December 21, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly is a poignant historical document, published shortly after the death of Horace Greeley, who passed away just weeks after his landslide defeat in the presidential election. It features a respectful tribute to the famed editor alongside typically biting social commentary from Thomas Nast.\n​Title: 1872 Horace Greeley Portrait Harper's Weekly Dec 21 Nast Centerfold\n​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜\n​📜 Tribute to Horace Greeley: The full front page features a dignified portrait of Horace Greeley, honoring his legacy as the influential editor of the New York Tribune and a pivotal figure in American political and social discourse, despite his recent electoral defeat.\n​📜 \"Modes of Settling Disputes\": The captivating double-page centerfold by artist Sol Eytinge, titled \"Modes of Settling Disputes in Different Countries,\" provides a satirical look at international conflict resolution. The print showcases 13 different methods, humorously depicting the United States method as dueling, alongside other comical and stereotypical representations of global cultures.\n​🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟\n​👔 Horace Greeley Portrait (Front-Page): A formal portrait commemorating the life and career of the Liberal Republican presidential candidate who died shortly after the election.\n​🎭 \"Modes of Settling Disputes in Different Countries\" (Double-Page Centerfold):\n​A satirical, detailed illustration by Sol Eytinge documenting 19th-century perspectives on international relations and cultural stereotypes.\n​A must-have for Satirical Art and International History collectors.\n​🎨 Thomas Nast Political Cartoon (Three-Quarter Page):\n​Further commentary on the political atmosphere following the election.\n​🗞️ SUPPLEMENT HIGHLIGHTS 🗞️\n​The attached supplement continues the serialized literary and cultural coverage of the era.\n​🔍 CONDITION \u0026amp; TRANSPARENCY 🔍\n​Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page, the centerfold, and the attached supplement.\n​Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from December 21, 1872, not a modern reproduction.\n​Condition Study: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. Look for the fine details in the international dispute centerfold and the sharp focus in the Greeley portrait.\n​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂\n​Political History Buffs: A critical issue for studying the immediate aftermath of the 1872 election and the death of Horace Greeley.\n​Satirical Art Collectors: The \"Modes of Settling Disputes\" centerfold is a classic, complex example of Victorian-era social commentary.\n​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Greeley portrait or the satirical centerfold 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 supplement arrive safely.\n​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.\n​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️\n​1872 Harpers Weekly, Horace Greeley Portrait Death, Modes of Settling Disputes Sol Eytinge, 1872 Presidential Election Aftermath, Thomas Nast Political Cartoon, Victorian Social Satire, December 21 1872.\n​","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264021524700,"sku":null,"price":40.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/531d74c3-il_fullxfull.7753676546_lw0g.jpg?v=1786496718","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/1872-horace-greeley-portrait-harpers-weekly-dec-21-nast-centerfold","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}