1883 Western Union Telegraph Co. Political Cartoon Litho F Opper PUCK Magazine

$ 13.2

Year of Production: 1883 Subject: Western Union Telegraph Company Material: Paper Seller Notes: “Please View All Images And Read Full Description” Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Period: Victorian (1830-1900) Signed By: F. Opper Type: Print Production Technique: Lithography Item Height: 13 in gtin13: Does Not Apply Size: Medium Time Period Produced: 1850-1899 Artist: Frederick Burr Opper Features: Antique Region of Origin: New York City Theme: Political Style: Cartoon Item Length: 9-1/2 in UPC: Does Not Apply Title: The Cave Of Despair Framing: Unframed Signed: Yes Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Handmade: Yes

Description

A Very Nice Original Cover Page from the August 29th, 1883 Puck Magazine known for it's Political Satire Cartoons. This Lithograph Cartoon, The Cave of Despair" is about the Western Union Telegraph Company being a monopoly, was done by Frederick Burr Opper (1857-1937), was one of the Pioneers of American Newspaper Comic Strips. This single cover page measures; 13" tall x 9-1/2" and the backside has some advertising. There's a small age spot along the bottom title and a small right corner crease and a name written in pencil along the upper right side, but overall, this lithograph illustration is in nice antique condition and there are no odors. If you've made multiple purchases, please wait for our invoice so that we can combine shipping costs for you. Please feel free to email us with questions about the item. International Shipments are sent via Insured Mail and you may incur import taxes/duty fees. Thank you for supporting our small business!