Nov 8 1873 Harper's Weekly, Thomas Nast School War, Parsons Kansas, Arctic World, Long Island Deer Hunt

This November 8, 1873 issue of Harper’s Weekly captures a fascinating intersection of Western expansion, Arctic exploration, and the sharp-witted religious and political satire of Thomas Nast. It serves as a comprehensive visual record of the era's diverse social interests.


​Title: Nov 8 1873 Harper's Weekly, Thomas Nast School War, Parsons Kansas, Arctic World, Long Island Deer Hunt

​Main Issue Highlights
​🎨 Thomas Nast’s Religious Satire: Features a powerful Thomas Nast print titled "The Foreign Church Declaring War Upon Our National Public Schools," addressing the contentious 19th-century debates over education and religious influence.
​⚖️ Nast Political Commentary: Includes a full-page political cartoon by Nast captioned "Where There Is An Evil There Is A Remedy," showcasing his hallmark style of using imagery to demand social accountability.
​🌾 Frontier Life in Parsons City, Kansas: A "nice" full-page feature titled "Leaf from a Sketch Book" includes various prairie scenes. Most notable is "A Market Day in Parsons City," drawn by the renowned artist-explorers Frenzeny and Tavernier, providing a vital primary source for Kansas history.
​🏹 Long Island Sporting History: A "great" full-page illustration titled "An Old Sport Revived—Deer Hunting on Long Island," documenting local sporting traditions in 1870s New York.
​❄️ From the Arctic World: A full-page feature comprising 10 distinct illustrations depicting life, wildlife, and exploration in the Arctic regions.
​👤 "Having It Out": Most of the front page is dedicated to an engraving titled "Having It Out," portraying two Black women in a spirited debate.
​Supplement Summary and Highlights
​The included Supplement adds significant literary and visual value to this 16-page issue:
​🖼️ Notable Illustration: Features a three-quarter page illustration for the holiday story "Golden Grain: A Christmas Story" by B.L. Farjeon.
​📚 Serial Fiction & Narratives: * Contains installments of popular contemporary novels, including "The Parisians" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton and "Phineas Redux" by Anthony Trollope.
​Includes the narrative piece "Waiting For the Tide".


​🔍 Condition
​I have provided high-resolution photos of every page. This 152-year-old issue is complete in 16 pages plus the supplement. The wood engravings, particularly the Frenzeny/Tavernier Kansas sketch and the Nast prints, remain dark and crisp. Authentic, light age-toning is present throughout, confirming its 19th-century origin.


​📦 Shipping & 🖼️ Archival Framing
​Professional Shipping: Your history will arrive flat, secure, and tracked. These delicate documents are protected by heavy-duty archival boards to prevent any rolling or folding during transit. 🚫🗞️
​Archival Framing Available: The Thomas Nast "School War" print or the Parsons City, Kansas market scene are museum-quality candidates for display. I offer Custom Archival Framing upon request, using UV-protected glass and acid-free matting to preserve these prints for future generations. 🏛️


​💎 Why It’s Collectible
​Frenzeny & Tavernier Rarity: Sketches by this duo are highly sought after by collectors of Western Americana for their accuracy and artistic merit.
​Educational History: Nast’s "Public School" cartoons are foundational pieces for those studying the history of American education and church-state relations.
​Regional Interests: The combination of Kansas frontier life and Long Island sporting history makes this a cross-collectible issue of high interest.


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