{"product_id":"1872-paris-pool-cafe-harpers-weekly-may-04-horace-greeley-thomas-nast","title":"1872 Paris Pool Cafe Harper's Weekly May 04 Horace Greeley Thomas Nast","description":"Title: 1872 Paris Pool Cafe Harper's Weekly May 04 Horace Greeley Thomas Nast\n​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜\n​📜 La Vie Parisienne: This May 4, 1872, issue offers a captivating look at French social life following the tumultuous years of the Franco-Prussian War and the Commune. The nearly full-page illustration, \"Playing Pool in a Paris Cafe,\" captures the leisure and atmosphere of a 19th-century Parisian establishment. It serves as a perfect visual contrast to the gritty political battles occurring simultaneously in American streets.\n​📜 The \"Liberal\" Campaign: In the United States, the 1872 presidential election was reaching a fever pitch. Thomas Nast dominates this issue with a relentless barrage of satire aimed at the Liberal Republican movement and its candidate, Horace Greeley. From the four-part Shakespearean cover to the back-page jab of Greeley riding a pig, this issue documents the height of Nast's influential \"campaign of slander\" against the famous editor.\n​🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟\n​🎱 \"Playing Pool in a Paris Cafe\" (Nearly Full-Page): A magnificent genre print capturing the fashion, recreation, and interior design of a Parisian cafe. A premier item for Billiards, French History, and Interior Design collectors.\n​🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political Satire:\n​Front-Page (4 Cartoons): \"Shakespeare on the 'Liberal' Campaign of Slander\" — Using the Bard’s words to mock political hypocrisy.\n​Full-Page Print: \"It Is The Immediate Jewel of Her Soul\" — A classic allegorical work from Nast's peak year.\n​Back-Page: \"The Farmer Candidate En Route\" — A biting depiction of Horace Greeley riding a pig toward the presidency.\n​🎭 \"At The Door of the Opera House\" (3\/4 Page): A high-fashion Victorian scene documenting the social ritual and elite atmosphere of the opera.\n​📜 \"A Modern Version of the Good Samaritan\" (Full-Page): A poignant allegorical print reflecting on social charity and 19th-century morality.\n​🎵 \"Burmese Musicians\" (1\/2 Page): A fascinating ethnographic illustration documenting the musical traditions of Southeast Asia. Essential for World Music and Asian History buffs.\n​🔍 CONDITION \u0026amp; TRANSPARENCY 🔍\n​Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from May 4, 1872.\n​Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1872—an authentic 154-year-old primary source.\n​Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Note the crispness of the pool table scene and the intricate caricatures in Nast's \"Shakespeare\" cover.\n​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂\n​Billiards Enthusiasts: Original 19th-century pool and billiards illustrations are highly sought after; this Paris scene is one of the most atmospheric of the period.\n​Nast Collectors: This issue is a \"triple threat\" of Nast content, featuring his work on the cover, a full interior page, and the back page.\n​Cultural Historians: The contrast between Burmese musicians and the Parisian opera house provides an excellent study of Victorian-era global interests.\n​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The \"Paris Pool\" print or the Nast Greeley cartoon 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, Playing Pool Paris Cafe, Billiards History, Thomas Nast Horace Greeley, Liberal Republican 1872, Burmese Musicians, Victorian Opera House, Good Samaritan Print, Gilded Age Politics, May 4 1872.\n​","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264022802652,"sku":null,"price":67.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/d6160678-il_fullxfull.7801207501_b6ui.jpg?v=1786496729","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/1872-paris-pool-cafe-harpers-weekly-may-04-horace-greeley-thomas-nast","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}