RARE NYC "TAMMANY" CARTOON BOOK "POLITICAL CARTOONS GATHERED BY THEIR TARGET-RICHARD CROKER."
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Winning Bid:
$537.62
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 4, 2008 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction 194 - Part I
Item numbers 1 though 880 in auction 194
Item Description
Hardcover with large 9x12" format and 1.5" thick. Hundreds of full page cartoons collected and published by Tammany Boss c. 1901, with cartoons dating back to 1892. Fabulous cartoon coverage of New York City history and its famous "Boss." Hundreds of city and state politicians with several including Cleveland, TR and about 20 with Bryan. Condition is clean and VG but front cover nearly loose on inside gutter, one page torn out, 8 pages loose, about 10 pages with 1-2" tear near gutter bottom. Vast majority of pages remain Exc. Publications include many NYC plus major cities west to Chicago. Over 40 cartoonists represented including great names of the era such as Powers, Davenport, Swinnerton, Hamilton, Zim, Victor Gillam, Keppler, Dalrymple, Opper. A rare and remarkable political cartoon book. See vintage Crocker and Boss Platt portrait buttons from Hake's CPB, #589.
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