2023-08 Raynors HCA Live
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/27/2023
A group of FOUR centerspreads, color lithos, 20" by 13-1/4", all with minor staining lower left, printed during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. They include: Judge, c1904 with caption "Reading The Future" as baby 1905 has the palm read by Father Time. Looking on are Roosevelt, Columbia, Uncle Sam, and several countries and special interests. ... plus, Puck, c1904, with caption "Where Will It Strike, A Comet That Has Cut Loose in the Republican Constellation." Illustration shows a comet labeled "Alls Investigation" striking a planet labeled "Albany Legislature". A lone planet showing the face of Theodore Roosevelt grinning on the far right. .., plus, c 1912, with caption "Will the history of Napoleon's return repeat itself?". Illustration shows the return from political exile of Theodore Roosevelt dressed as Napoleon I, standing before French troops under the command of President Taft, who is riding the Republican elephant. The Bull Moose Party is introduced. ... plus, c1907 with caption "He Bobs Up Serenely". Illustration shows J. Pierpont Morgan labeled "Flim Flam Journalism", John D. Rockefeller labeled "Flim Flam Business", and Edward H. Harriman labeled "Flim Flam Politics" gathered around a table watching a toy of Theodore Roosevelt sitting on an egg-shaped base labeled "Personal Popularity" rocking back and forth.
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