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July 28, 1888
JUDGE magazine, New York, NY, July 28, 1888
* Three color pages including a double page centerfold
* Judge Magazine
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to compete with its very similar rival Puck, but revived in the wake of the 1884 Blaine-Cleveland contest when the Republican leadership recognized the power of comic journalism in a political campaign. With Republican aid, Judge boomed during the '80s and '90s, surpassing its rival publication in content and circulation. Puck finally expired in 1918, while Judge continued to thrive into the 1930's and beyond.
The double page centerfold in this issue is tipped-in which makes it very nice for display, meaning no binding holes or stapes which are more typically found.
The color prints are very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons: "The Bunco Steerers' New Game." "Free (Trade) Lunch" includes Grover Cleveland "The Neglected Side Shows--Nobody Seems to Know that They are in Existence."
This issue is complete in 20 pages, measures 10 1/4 by 13 1/2 inches, and is in very nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War
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