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Robbing the United States Mail
1873 Wood Engraving

The cover of Harper's Weekly from February 15, 1873 pictured an angel or cupid with a US Mail bag and mailman's cap, while a finely-dressed woman coos at him and secretly steals mail. Above them float three more angels. The print is in excellent condition with no discoloration or other damage outside of the normal age toning for a piece this old. The margins are bigger than shown here and the sheet includes the header for Harper's, and the caption. The entire page is 15-1/2 inches by 11 inches; the image area is 11 inches by 9 inches. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

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Your print will arrive archivally protected in acid-free, chemically inert sleeves and backer boards.    Price: $19.95. 


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