1872 Queen Victoria Harpers Weekly April 13 Thomas Nast London Scenes For Sale

Title: 1872 Queen Victoria Harpers Weekly April 13 Thomas Nast London Scenes
​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
​📜 The Royal Portrait & The Urban Canvas: This April 13, 1872, issue is a visual tribute to the British Empire at the height of its power. The stunning double-page centerfold of Queen Victoria is a rare and highly collectible depiction of the monarch during her reign. This is paired with an extensive multi-page spread titled \"London,\" which documents the citys infrastructure, bustling docks, and historical landmarks like London Bridge, offering a comprehensive look at the world’s largest city in 1872.
​📜 Satire & Society: As always, the main issue tackles American politics with a full-page front cover by Thomas Nast, titled \"The Republic is Not Ungrateful.\" The issue also delves into social issues, including scenes of crime in \"The Garroters Reward\" and a poignant portrait labeled \"Edward C. Greene—Another Victim of Roman Catholic Persecution,\" reflecting the complex religious tensions of the era.
​🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
​👑 \"Queen Victoria\" (Double-Page Centerfold): A massive, detailed portrait of the monarch. A premier item for Royal Family and Victorian History collectors.
​🎡 \"London\" Extensive Spread (Multi-Page):
​A full-page illustration titled \"London\" followed by seven smaller atmospheric scenes.
​\"London Bridge, 1871\" and \"London Bridge, 1694\" — An architectural history of the crossing.
​\"The Docks—Night Scene\" — A bustling maritime view.
​\"Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge\" — A social-realist print of Victorian charity.
​Essential for British History and Urban Geography enthusiasts.
​🎨 Thomas Nast’s \"The Republic...\" (Front-Page): A biting satirical cartoon tackling the political scandals of the Grant administration.
​🏛️ \"The Cincinnati Convention in a Pickwickian Sense\" (Interior Print): A political print satirizing the upcoming Liberal Republican convention.
​🦏 \"Hairy Rhinoceros in the London Zoological Gardens\" (1/2 Page): A fascinating natural history print of an exotic animal in the famous zoo.
​🗞️ SUPPLEMENT HIGHLIGHTS 🗞️
​The supplement pages included with this issue expand on the eras literary and social interests:
​📚 Serialized Fiction: Contains continued installments of George Eliots \"Middlemarch\" and Wilkie Collins \"Miss or Mrs.?\". These pages feature large-scale illustrations capturing the dramatic scenes of the Victorian narrative.
​📢 Gilded Age Commerce: A massive array of period advertisements:
​Steinway & Sons Pianos.
​Travelers Insurance and Collins Watch Factory.
​🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
​Complete Issue with Supplement: This listing includes the full 16-page main issue plus the expanded literary and commercial Supplement section.
​Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1872—not a reproduction.
​Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Pay close attention to the intricate detail in the Queen Victoria centerfold and the atmospheric lighting in the \"Night Scene\" on the London docks.
​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
​Royal Enthusiasts: The double-page centerfold of Queen Victoria is one of the most desirable royal prints from Harpers Weekly.
​British History Buffs: The \"London\" multi-page spread is a \"must\" for anyone documenting the architecture and daily life of Victorian London.
​Nast Collectors: A classic 1872 political cover from the height of Nasts influence.
​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Queen Victoria centerfold or the London night scene would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
​📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
​Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 154-year-old newsprint.
​Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large supplement prints arrive safely.
​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
​1872 Harpers Weekly, Queen Victoria Centerfold, Victorian London History, London Bridge 1871, Thomas Nast Political Cartoon, George Eliot Middlemarch, Wilkie Collins Miss or Mrs, Gilded Age Society, London Docks Night Scene, April 13 1872.
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