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

$ 13.2

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