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

$ 13.2

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

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!