NEWS, No. 19 — BADINGUET AND DEATH - Lot 39

NEWS, No. 19 — BADINGUET AND DEATH KLENCK, Paul. Actualités. No. 19. Paris, Printed and published by J. Grognet, 16 rue des Écoles; distributed by Madre, rue du Croissant, [circa 1870–1871]. Colored satirical lithograph depicting Badinguet (Napoleon III) facing Death, portrayed as a skeleton armed with a scythe. A map is spread out before him, while an imperial crown lies on the ground. Dialogue: “Death: Hey, Badinguet, I’ve given you a few more chances already, but this time it’s over—you’ve got to go.” Badinguet asks for a little more time to “take Paris.” Signed P. Klenck. A few foxing spots; paper slightly browned.

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