Aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire... Nast's "The Tammany Tiger Loose"...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 11, 1871
- Great Chicago Fire of 1871
The full front page is taken up with 9 scenes of: "The Ruined Churches of Chicago". Another full page shows the ruins of Chicago after the fire, plus a half page as well.
The double page centerfold is a very famous political cartoon by Thomas Nast: "The Tammany Tiger Loose" which is tipped-in (desired). Another political cartoon by Nast as well, in addition to a full page showing: "The Yacht Race for the Queen's Cup" which has 9 prints.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
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