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

$ 13.2

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

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!