{"product_id":"1872-stanley-livingstone-harpers-weekly-august-31-nast","title":"1872 Stanley Livingstone Harper's Weekly August 31 Nast","description":"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.\n​Title: 1872 Stanley Livingstone Harper's Weekly August 31 Nast\n​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜\n​📜 \"Dr. Livingstone, I Presume?\": The centerpiece of this issue is a historic and displayable double-page centerfold titled \"The Meeting of Livingstone \u0026amp; Stanley in Central Africa,\" depicting the famous moment in 1871 when the American reporter located the missing British explorer.\n​📜 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.\n​🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟\n​🌍 \"The Meeting of Livingstone \u0026amp; Stanley in Central Africa\" (Double-Page Centerfold):\n​A detailed depiction of the historic interaction in Ujiji, capturing the legendary quote: \"Dr. Livingstone, I presume?\".\n​Includes further scenes documenting the expedition in Africa.\n​🎨 Thomas Nast Political Cartoons:\n​Front Page: \"What Are You Going To Do About It...\"\n​Inside Page: \"The New Democratic Party Whip—Whipping Into Line,\" attacking the opposition.\n​🎉 Social \u0026amp; Cultural News:\n​\"The Marriage of Mlle. Nilsson\"—Documenting the high-society wedding of the famous Swedish opera singer.\n​\"Caught In A Shower\" (Half-Page)—A charming scene of daily life.\n​🏙️ Illustrated Supplement:\n​Includes detailed engravings from the \"London: A Pilgrimage\" series by Gustave Doré.\n​🔍 CONDITION \u0026amp; TRANSPARENCY 🔍\n​Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the centerfold and the attached supplement.\n​Condition Study: Based on the uploaded images, the pages show typical toning for their age but remain intact.\n​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂\n​Exploration Collectors: The Livingstone \u0026amp; Stanley meeting is one of the most iconic images of 19th-century exploration.\n​Thomas Nast Historians: A crucial issue for analyzing Nast's influence on the 1872 election.\n​Custom Framing: The double-page centerfold is perfect for display in a den or office.\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, Livingstone and Stanley Meeting, Dr Livingstone I Presume, Thomas Nast Political Cartoon, Gustave Dore London, 19th Century Exploration, Reconstruction Era Politics, August 31 1872.\n​","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264021983452,"sku":null,"price":48.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/a4b4cd88-il_fullxfull.7801433769_bt7v.jpg?v=1786496722","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/1872-stanley-livingstone-harpers-weekly-august-31-nast","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}