SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 1898 Political CARTOON Uncle Sam CUBA American Imperialism

Description: British Punch magazine -- from 1841 to 2002, the magazine cast a satirical eye on life in Britain. It charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable resource not just as cartoon art and satire, but as primary source material for historians. Illustrator: John Tenniel (illustrator of Alice in Wonderland and a prolific illustrator for Punch), from British Punch humor/satire magazine, April 30, 1898, pulled from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. Size 8 x 10 1/2 inches. Condition: excellent -- minor foxing, bright and clean, no handling wear, page lays flat for easy framing; backside is blank. THE DUELLO "Oh, the pity of it!" [Unusual representation of Uncle Sam]--The United States, on account of Spanish misrule in Cuba, had declared war against Spain. In 1898, the United States assisted in war to protect its citizens and businesses in Cuba. This war was known as the Spanish-American War. The United States declared war on Spain after the U.S. warship, the Maine, exploded and sank on February 15, 1898 while visiting Havana, Cuba.I have other hard-to-find original Punch cartoon illustrations for sale; combine orders with no extra shipping fees. Punch , a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. QUESTIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Price: 24.95 USD

Location: Milton, Vermont

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