Harper's Weekly October 29, 1870 Death of Robert E Lee Thomas Nast Tammany King Fulton Market

Title: Harper's Weekly October 29, 1870 Death of Robert E Lee Thomas Nast Tammany King Fulton Market
​About This Piece of History 🕰️
​This October 29, 1870, edition of Harper’s Weekly is a landmark issue that captures the passing of a Confederate icon alongside the peak of New York political satire. Published just weeks after his passing, this issue contains contemporary reflection on the death of Robert E. Lee. It also features one of the most famous Thomas Nast attacks on the Tweed Ring and a spectacular front-page look at the technological desperation of the Siege of Paris. 📜✨
​Featured Highlights in This Issue:
​🕊️ The Death of Robert E. Lee: The third page contains significant contemporary text regarding the death of Robert E. Lee (who passed on October 12, 1870). This provides a rare look at how the Northern press framed the legacy of the Confederate General immediately following his death during the Reconstruction era.
​🎨 Thomas Nast’s "The Tammany King-Dom": A legendary full-page Nast masterpiece. The cartoon, titled "The Tammany King-Dom - The Power Behind the Throne," is a scathing critique of Boss Tweed’s shadow government. It is a foundational piece for collectors of political science and Gilded Age history.
​🎈 Balloons from Paris: The full front page features a dramatic illustration: "Balloons from Paris Passing Over the Prussian Lines." This documents the famous "Balloon Post" used by the besieged Parisians to communicate with the outside world—a thrilling early example of aerial mail and wartime ingenuity.
​🏇 "Betting on the Favorite": A magnificent full-page illustration of a high-society horse racing scene. It perfectly captures the fashion, tension, and social dynamics of the Gilded Age track.
​🦪 Oyster Stands in Fulton Market: A charming half-page illustration of the Fulton Market in New York. Oysters were the quintessential NYC street food of 1870, and this print is a "must-have" for culinary historians and lovers of Old New York.
​🌆 Approach to Montgomery, Alabama: A 1/3 page scenic view of the Alabama capital. This provides a valuable visual record of the Southern landscape during the post-war transition.
​⚔️ War in Europe: Includes four half-page illustrations documenting the ongoing conflict between France and Prussia, providing a detailed visual timeline of the campaign's progression.
​Detailed Condition & Transparency 🔍
​Issue Format: This is the complete 16-page issue from October 29, 1870.
​Detailed Documentation: I take pride in my transparency and have taken pictures of every single page of this issue. You can personally inspect the Nast "Tammany" print and the intricate details of the Paris balloon cover.
​Examination: Please look closely at the "Fulton Market" print; the woodblock artistry brings the bustling atmosphere of 19th-century New York docks to life.
​Authenticity: This is a guaranteed original 1870 printing.
​Questions? I am a dedicated partner in your collecting journey. I take pictures of every single page so look closely and ask questions! ✉️📸
​Why It’s a Must-Have 🥂
​Civil War & Southern Historians: Contemporary reports on the death of Robert E. Lee are essential primary sources for understanding the national mood in 1870.
​Thomas Nast & Political Scholars: "The Tammany King-Dom" is one of Nast’s most iconic works, perfect for a collection focused on the history of American corruption and reform.
​New York City Enthusiasts: The combination of the Fulton Market scene and the Nast "Tweed" cartoon makes this a premier New York-centric issue.
​Custom Framing Available: I offer custom framing for anything purchased in my shop. If you would like the Nast cartoon or the Paris Balloon cover professionally framed, please message me for details! 🏛️
​Shipping & Preservation 📦✈️
​Your piece of history is handled with the utmost care. I use acid-free cellophane and ship the issue flat-packed with stiff reinforcement to ensure it arrives exactly as shown in the photographs. Your order is sent with tracking for your peace of mind. 🚚💨
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