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

$ 13.2

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

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!