PUCK, New York, March 14, 1883  This issue is best known for its memorable , color cover cartoon: "An Appalling Attempt to Muzzle the Watch-Dog of Science," by F. Graetz. 
Inspired by reports that British authorities might prosecute leading scientific thinkers for alleged blasphemy, the illustration depicts Spencer as a giant watchdog representing science while his opponents attempt to muzzle him. The cartoon served as a powerful defense of intellectual freedom and scientific inquiry.
Although the controversy originated in Britain, Puck used it to address broader issues relevant to American readers, including freedom of thought, censorship, and the growing debate between science and religious orthodoxy. The issue remains significant as one of the magazine's finest examples of editorial cartooning, reflecting the cultural conflicts of the late nineteenth century and affirming Puck's role as a champion of free expression and independent scientific investigation.
The other two color prints within are the doublepage centerfold:"Rip Van Winkle's Return" and the back page: The New Member of Monopoly Lodge Has Taken the 'First Degree' ".
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.