1872 Paris Pool Cafe Harper's Weekly May 04 Horace Greeley Thomas Nast
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Title: 1872 Paris Pool Cafe Harper's Weekly May 04 Horace Greeley Thomas Nast
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 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.
📜 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.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎱 "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.
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political Satire:
Front-Page (4 Cartoons): "Shakespeare on the 'Liberal' Campaign of Slander" — Using the Bard’s words to mock political hypocrisy.
Full-Page Print: "It Is The Immediate Jewel of Her Soul" — A classic allegorical work from Nast's peak year.
Back-Page: "The Farmer Candidate En Route" — A biting depiction of Horace Greeley riding a pig toward the presidency.
🎭 "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.
📜 "A Modern Version of the Good Samaritan" (Full-Page): A poignant allegorical print reflecting on social charity and 19th-century morality.
🎵 "Burmese Musicians" (1/2 Page): A fascinating ethnographic illustration documenting the musical traditions of Southeast Asia. Essential for World Music and Asian History buffs.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from May 4, 1872.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1872—an authentic 154-year-old primary source.
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.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
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.
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.
Cultural Historians: The contrast between Burmese musicians and the Parisian opera house provides an excellent study of Victorian-era global interests.
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!
📦 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 arrives safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1872 Paris Pool Cafe Harper's Weekly May 04 Horace Greeley Thomas Nast
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