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William H. Harrison - 1840 Political Cartoon

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Political Memorabilia Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
William H. Harrison - 1840 Political Cartoon
Lithographic image "Published by John Childs, 90 Nassau Street" 1840, oblong folio. The artist forecasts a Whig electoral victory and dramatizes the politically ruinous effects of Van Buren's fiscal policy and his alignment with "Loco Foco" forces in New York. Whig candidate Harrison comes to the aid of a shipwrecked vessel, the "United States," and its crew of Democrats [Image:11-1/2" H x 17-5/8" W on slightly larger sheet]. Sheet has been laid down on backing paper. Age toning, foxing, water stains, short margin tears, and chipping at edges.