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1875 Daily Graphic Newspaper, Eastern Question Cartoon Map, Complete 12 Pages
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About the Item
1875 Daily Graphic Newspaper, Eastern Question Cartoon Map, Complete 12 Pages
This rare and complete issue of The Daily Graphic, dated Saturday, December 4, 1875, is offered here in its original 12-page newspaper format, exactly as issued. The Daily Graphic was the first successful illustrated daily newspaper in the United States and a pioneer in visual journalism, known for its high-quality engravings and ambitious political imagery.
The highlight of this issue is the full-page political cartoon map titled Turkey Gobblers After Their Rations, a powerful allegorical depiction of the so-called Eastern Question. In this striking image, the weakening Ottoman Empire is portrayed as a carcass labeled “Turkey in Europe” and “Turkey in Asia,” surrounded by the competing imperial powers of the late 19th century. Russia appears as a crowned bear advancing from the Black Sea, Austria-Hungary as a double-headed eagle reaching toward the Balkans and the Danube, and Great Britain as a lion dominating Egypt and the Suez Canal, underscoring British control of vital trade routes to India. The composition is both satirical and highly informative, functioning as an early form of geopolitical infographic.
Published just prior to the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878, this issue captures contemporary anxieties about imperial expansion, diplomacy, and the imminent collapse of Ottoman control in southeastern Europe. Political cartoon maps of this kind are increasingly sought after, not only by collectors of antique maps and newspapers, but also by historians and interior designers drawn to their bold symbolism and graphic clarity.
Unlike loose or trimmed examples, this offering preserves the complete newspaper, including all accompanying articles, editorials, and illustrations from the same day. Complete issues of The Daily Graphic are considerably scarcer than single extracted plates, as these newspapers were intended for daily use and were rarely preserved intact.
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a landmark piece of 19th-century illustrated journalism that combines political satire, cartographic imagery, and historical relevance in its original published context.
Condition
Complete 12-page newspaper. Overall good condition for a daily paper of this age. Light age toning throughout, with expected softness to the paper. Minor edge wear and small handling marks consistent with original use. The pages are clean, legible, and well-preserved, with no major losses or repairs.
Framing tips
For display, the central cartoon page can be floated and framed using a wide ivory or light grey mat with UV-protective glass, while the remaining pages are best preserved flat in an archival portfolio or custom clamshell box. Alternatively, the full newspaper can be professionally encapsulated in a museum-style frame to emphasize its integrity as a complete historical document.
Technique: Wood engraving (illustrated newspaper printing)
Maker: The Daily Graphic, New York, 1875
- Dimensions:Height: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)Width: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1875
- Condition:Complete 12-page newspaper. Overall good condition for a daily paper of this age. Light age toning throughout, with expected softness to the paper. Minor edge wear and small handling marks consistent with original use. The pages are clean.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-138641stDibs: LU3054348265042
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