1872 Stanley Livingstone Harper's Weekly August 31 Nast
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This August 31, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly is highly sought after by collectors, featuring a historic double-page spread illustrating the famous meeting between Dr. David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley in Africa.
Title: 1872 Stanley Livingstone Harper's Weekly August 31 Nast
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 "Dr. Livingstone, I Presume?": The centerpiece of this issue is a historic and displayable double-page centerfold titled "The Meeting of Livingstone & Stanley in Central Africa," depicting the famous moment in 1871 when the American reporter located the missing British explorer.
📜 The 1872 Presidential Election: As the election heated up, Thomas Nast used his front-page cartoon, "What Are You Going To Do About It, If 'Old Honesty' Lets Him Loose Again?", to critique the political landscape surrounding President Ulysses S. Grant and Horace Greeley.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🌍 "The Meeting of Livingstone & Stanley in Central Africa" (Double-Page Centerfold):
A detailed depiction of the historic interaction in Ujiji, capturing the legendary quote: "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?".
Includes further scenes documenting the expedition in Africa.
🎨 Thomas Nast Political Cartoons:
Front Page: "What Are You Going To Do About It..."
Inside Page: "The New Democratic Party Whip—Whipping Into Line," attacking the opposition.
🎉 Social & Cultural News:
"The Marriage of Mlle. Nilsson"—Documenting the high-society wedding of the famous Swedish opera singer.
"Caught In A Shower" (Half-Page)—A charming scene of daily life.
🏙️ Illustrated Supplement:
Includes detailed engravings from the "London: A Pilgrimage" series by Gustave Doré.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the centerfold and the attached supplement.
Condition Study: Based on the uploaded images, the pages show typical toning for their age but remain intact.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Exploration Collectors: The Livingstone & Stanley meeting is one of the most iconic images of 19th-century exploration.
Thomas Nast Historians: A crucial issue for analyzing Nast's influence on the 1872 election.
Custom Framing: The double-page centerfold is perfect for display in a den or office.
📦 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 Stanley Livingstone Harper's Weekly August 31 Nast
$48.88