1872 Nast Clasping Hands Harper's Weekly Nov 23 Horse Plague Darjeeling
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This November 23, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly provides a fascinating glimpse into the post-election atmosphere of the United States, featuring Thomas Nast’s continued political satire, alongside striking visual reports on a national crisis affecting transportation and an exotic agricultural endeavor in India.
Title: 1872 Nast Clasping Hands Harper's Weekly Nov 23 Horse Plague Darjeeling
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Nast’s Post-Election Reconciliation: The highlight of this issue is the masterful double-page centerfold by Thomas Nast, titled "Clasping Hands Over the Bloodless Sarcasm." This powerful print satirically addresses the theme of reconciliation following the heated 1872 election, playing on his previous "Bloody Chasm" imagery with a humorous and biting take on the political landscape.
📜 The National Horse Plague: The issue documents the severe economic and social disruption caused by the "Horse Plague" (a nationwide outbreak of equine influenza), featuring haunting illustrations like "Ruined, and Winter at the Door." This epidemic paralyzed city transportation and commerce, bringing the country to a standstill.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Post-Election Artwork:
Double-Page Centerfold: "Clasping Hands Over the Bloodless Sarcasm" — A pivotal political cartoon.
Front-Page: "The Insult Returned" — A biting satire on political disputes.
🏛️ The Horse Plague Epidemic (Two 1/2 Page Illustrations):
"Ruined, and Winter at the Door" — A somber depiction of the economic impact on working families.
"The Horse Bewitched" — A satirical take on the panic surrounding the epidemic.
🌴 "Quinine Culture—The Cinchona Plantations at Darjeeling, Bengal" (Five Illustrations):
A detailed visual report on the cultivation of quinine, essential for treating malaria, in British India.
Includes detailed scenes of bridges and plantations, a must-have for Botanical History and Imperialism 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 November 23, 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 botanical prints of the Cinchona plantations and the bold linework in Nast's political caricatures.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Thomas Nast Collectors: The "Bloodless Sarcasm" centerfold is a landmark piece of political art immediately following the 1872 election.
Epidemiology Historians: The "Horse Plague" prints are rare, dramatic primary sources documenting a major national health and transportation crisis in the 19th century.
Botanical History Buffs: The Quinine Culture report provides a detailed look at international agricultural efforts during the Victorian era.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The political centerfold or the "Ruined" horse plague scene 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 Nast Clasping Hands Harper's Weekly Nov 23 Horse Plague Darjeeling
$40.40