1872 James Fisk Harper's Weekly January 20 Home for Lost Dogs
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This original January 20, 1872, edition of Harper's Weekly is a landmark issue, particularly for its coverage of the sensational death of "Jubilee Jim" Fisk and the continued serialization of Victorian literary masterpieces.
Title: 1872 James Fisk Harper's Weekly January 20 Home for Lost Dogs
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Death of a Robber Baron: This issue leads with a front-page portrait of James Fisk, the flamboyant financier and railroad tycoon, following his shocking assassination by Edward S. Stokes just days prior. Fisk’s death marked the end of an era of unapologetic corporate excess and the "Erie Ring," making this a primary artifact for Gilded Age and Wall Street history.
📜 Social Compassion & Satire: While the front page deals with tragedy, the interior offers a poignant full-page view of the "Home for Lost Dogs," reflecting the era's burgeoning animal welfare movements. This is sharply contrasted by the brutal wit of Thomas Nast, whose multiple cartoons in this issue continue his relentless campaign against the corruption of Tammany Hall and the political ambitions of Horace Greeley.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🖼️ "The Late James Fisk" (Front-Page): A significant 1/3 page portrait and obituary of the controversial financier. Essential for New York City and Financial History collectors.
🐶 "Home for Lost Dogs" (Full-Page Illustration): A touching, large-scale woodblock engraving showing the interior of a dog shelter. A premier item for Canine and Animal Welfare historians.
🎨 Thomas Nast Political Collection:
"What I Know About Horace Greeley" (Full-Page) — A devastating caricature of the famous editor.
"The Message Mayor Hall Ought to have Sent" and "Little Johnny T. Hoffman (The Orphan Boy)" — Direct attacks on the remnants of the Tammany Hall machine.
"After Sedan-Wilhelmshohe" — Addressing European political tensions following the Franco-Prussian War.
❄️ "Winter" (Double-Page Centerfold): A massive, atmospheric panoramic scene capturing the spirit of the season.
⚔️ "Spanish Brigands Surprised While Dividing Their Booty" (Full-Page): A dramatic and detailed scene of outlaw life in the mountains of Spain.
🎭 "James H. Hackett" & "The First Snow Ball": Cultural snapshots including a portrait of the famous Shakespearean actor and a 1/2 page illustration of winter play.
🗞️ SUPPLEMENT HIGHLIGHTS 🗞️
The included Supplement provides a deep dive into 19th-century literature and commercial culture:
📚 Serialized Masterpieces:
George Eliot’s "Middlemarch": Continues the serialization of this literary pillar.
Wilkie Collins’ "Miss or Mrs.?": Features the Eighth Scene with a dramatic nearly full-page illustration: "Launce rushed to them, and listened. Noises outside on the landing—voices and footsteps".
🛶 "The First Voyage of the 'Piave'": A 1/2 page illustration documenting early adventurous travel.
🎹 Gilded Age Marketplace: The back pages are filled with elaborate ads for Collins Watch Factory, Steinway & Sons Pianos, and medical curiosities like "Epilepsy or Fits" treatments.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete with Supplement: This listing includes both the 16-page main issue and the expanded literary supplement.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1872—an authentic primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Look for the fine details in the Nast cartoons and the clarity of the Wilkie Collins engravings.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Wall Street Historians: The Fisk assassination was one of the biggest news stories of the century; this issue is the definitive record.
Literary Scholars: Owning the original serial installments of Middlemarch allows you to experience George Eliot's work as the Victorians did.
Nast Collectors: This issue is particularly rich in Nast's work, showcasing his transition from attacking Tweed to focusing on the 1872 presidential election.
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1872 James Fisk Harper's Weekly January 20 Home for Lost Dogs
$44.44