1899 Cover Harvard Lampoon University Valentine Heart Arrow Jester Lampy HVD1

Please note that this is a cover only.

This is an original 1899 two-color cover for the Harvard Lampoon. It features the Lampy the Jester sitting on a winged horse, holding up a shield inscribed with the motto Vanitas (Latin, meaning "empty"), a parody of Harvard's motto, Veritas, or "Truth". The inner panel is a nod to St. Valentine's Day and has a heart containing a portrait of a woman, the whole thing being shot through with an arrow and tied with a bow.

CONDITION

This 112+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Cover; Two Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 10.5 inches; 20 x 27 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: dragon, quill

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