Date: January 1899
Size: 14.5 x 22 in (37 x 56 cm)
Condition: A, newly linenbacked
Artist: Anonymous
Description: This poster is a literary poster for the popular monthly magazine. A rare and excellent piece of history featuring stories of the Spanish American War of 1898. The image is that of Osborn W. Deignan, Helmsman of the “Merrimac” which was sunk by a Spanish mine in Santiago Harbour, Cuba. This international incident lead to the start of the Spanish American War and is considered controversial to this day. Amazing history frozen in time on this poster. Original fold lines visible in photo.
Size: 14.5 x 22 in (37 x 56 cm)
Condition: A, newly linenbacked
Artist: Anonymous
Description: This poster is a literary poster for the popular monthly magazine. A rare and excellent piece of history featuring stories of the Spanish American War of 1898. The image is that of Osborn W. Deignan, Helmsman of the “Merrimac” which was sunk by a Spanish mine in Santiago Harbour, Cuba. This international incident lead to the start of the Spanish American War and is considered controversial to this day. Amazing history frozen in time on this poster. Original fold lines visible in photo.