{"product_id":"1872-nast-campaign-key-note-harpers-weekly-sept-28-greeley-riots","title":"1872 Nast Campaign Key Note Harper's Weekly Sept 28 Greeley Riots","description":"This September 28, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly is a critical primary source for the 1872 Presidential election, featuring a massive Thomas Nast centerfold that attempts to define the political stakes of the campaign.\n​Title: 1872 Nast Campaign Key Note Harper's Weekly Sept 28 Greeley Riots\n​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜\n​📜 The Centerfold Campaign: The highlight of this issue is the stunning double-page centerfold by Thomas Nast, titled \"The Key Note of Campaign.\" This intricate print serves as a visual summary of the political arguments against Horace Greeley and the Democratic-Liberal Republican coalition, solidifying Nast's role as a major influencer in the election.\n​📜 Political \u0026amp; Social Commentary: Nast also dominates the front page with the cartoon \"Circumstances Alter Causes,\" further mocking the political alliances of the day. The issue documents intense social conflict with a half-page print of \"The Belfast Riots—Orangemen Attacking the Procession,\" connecting political unrest in Ireland to the international news cycle.\n​🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟\n​🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political Artwork:\n​Double-Page Centerfold: \"The Key Note of Campaign\" — A comprehensive and iconic political caricature.\n​Front-Page: \"Circumstances Alter Causes\" — A biting critique of political hypocrisy.\n​Inside 2\/3 Page: \"The Farmer's Question—'Is Horace Greeley a Fool or a Knave?'\" — Direct satire of the opposition candidate.\n​🌍 International News \u0026amp; Riots:\n​\"The Belfast Riots—Orangemen Attacking the Procession\" (1\/2 Page) — A dramatic scene of sectarian violence in Ireland.\n​\"Jeddo and Belfast; or, a Puzzle for Japan\" (1\/2 Page) — A satirical take on international unrest.\n​🎭 Social \u0026amp; Cultural Scenes:\n​\"The Priesthood and Marriage—Mr. and Mrs. Hyacinthe Loyson\" (1\/2 Page) — Documenting a scandalous or significant international social event.\n​Detailed vignettes depicting dramatic narrative scenes.\n​🔍 CONDITION \u0026amp; TRANSPARENCY 🔍\n​Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page, the centerfold, and related text.\n​Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from September 28, 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 Belfast Riots print and the bold linework in Nast's centerfold.\n​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂\n​Thomas Nast Enthusiasts: The centerfold \"Key Note\" is a landmark piece of political art from the 1872 election cycle.\n​Political History Buffs: A crucial issue for studying the tactics used against Greeley and the Liberal Republican movement.\n​International Historians: The Belfast Riots print provides a rare perspective on sectarian conflict in the 19th century.\n​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The political centerfold or the Belfast Riots print 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 arrives safely.\n​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.\n​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️\n​1872 Harpers Weekly, Thomas Nast Key Note Campaign, Horace Greeley Fool or Knave, Belfast Riots 1872, 1872 Presidential Election Cartoons, Reconstruction Era Politics, September 28 1872.\n​","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264021885148,"sku":null,"price":38.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/89a8ed33-il_fullxfull.7801484613_n5aa.jpg?v=1786496722","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/1872-nast-campaign-key-note-harpers-weekly-sept-28-greeley-riots","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}