1872 KKK Ku Klux Conspiracy Harper's Weekly Oct 19 Nast Election
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This October 19, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly is a powerful, grim, and intensely political document, focusing on the brutal reality of the Ku Klux Klan in the South alongside Thomas Nast’s relentless campaign against the political opposition during the 1872 election cycle.
Title: 1872 KKK Ku Klux Conspiracy Harper's Weekly Oct 19 Nast Election
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Ku Klux Klan and Political Violence: This issue documents the reign of terror in the South, featuring a rare illustration of "Mississippi Ku-Klux In The Disguises In Which They Were Captured," accompanied by a detailed article investigating the "Ku Klux Conspiracy." Beneath this, a stark illustration by Thomas Nast depicts a murdered African American with the haunting caption, "One Vote Less," highlighting the direct link between racial violence and voter suppression.
📜 Nast’s Election Cartoons: The political drama is amplified by Thomas Nast, including a full-page cartoon reinforcing the theme of national reconciliation, "Let Us Clasp Hands Over the Bloody Chasm," and another attacking the opposition, "Who Are The Haters?".
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political & Social Artwork:
Full-Page Inside: "Let Us Clasp Hands Over the Bloody Chasm" — A pivotal, famous Nast cartoon on reconciliation.
Full-Page Inside: "Who Are The Haters?" — A biting satire targeting political opponents.
Interior Illustration: "One Vote Less" — A stark illustration of voter intimidation.
🎭 "The Plymouth Church Silver Wedding" (Seven Prints):
Documenting a high-society event related to the influential Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, led by Henry Ward Beecher.
A detailed look at Victorian social life.
🏛️ "The Cincinnati Industrial Exposition" (Double-Page Centerfold):
A panoramic view of a major American trade fair, celebrating industrial progress.
A must-have for Industrial History and Trade Fair Collectors.
🗞️ SUPPLEMENT HIGHLIGHTS 🗞️
The attached supplement continues the serialized literary and cultural coverage of the era.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page, the centerfold, and the attached supplement.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from October 19, 1872, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Study: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. Look for the fine details in the "Mississippi Ku-Klux" print and the bold linework in Nast's caricatures.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Reconstruction Historians: The "Ku Klux Conspiracy" article and the "One Vote Less" cartoon are crucial primary sources documenting political terror.
Thomas Nast Collectors: This issue features two significant full-page Nast prints from the peak of his influence during the 1872 election.
Industrial History Buffs: The Cincinnati Industrial Exposition centerfold is a rare record of 19th-century technological achievement.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The KKK cartoon or the Industrial Exposition centerfold 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 and its supplement arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1872 KKK Ku Klux Conspiracy Harper's Weekly Oct 19 Nast Election
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