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Prints and Maps of the Spanish-American-Philippine Wars

The Philadelphia Print Shop, Ltd.Historical Prints

Spanish American War, 1898
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American Philippine War, 1899-1902


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Though relatively unfamiliar to many Americans, the Spanish American War played a huge role in the determining the course of American history in the first part of the twentieth century. It established the United States as a world power, set a jingoistic tone for our foreign policy, and gained for the country an foreign empire. The war was at least partly started by public enthusiasm spurred by the press and popular prints played a significant role in informing the Americans about the war and shaping public perception.

The acquisition of an empire proved, however, a mixed blessing for the United States, for within six months the Americans were at war with their former allies, the Filipino insurgents. This guerilla war proved brutal and difficult, dragging on for three years until it was officially declared over in July 1902.

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Spanish American War

Prints by Kurz & Allison Chicago, 1898-99. Chromolithographs. Very good condition, except as noted.

The Chicago firm of Kurz & Allison is well known for its production of commemorative prints of American historical scenes. Founded in 1885, the firm’s avowed purpose was to design “for large scale establishments of all kinds, and in originating and placing on the market artistic and fancy prints of the most elaborate workmanship.” Elaborate they certainly were- the majority of their prints being bright and dramatic, with action throughout the image. Drawn in a broad, graphic style that developed from Kurz’s background as a muralist, these prints have a striking appearance that makes them not only interesting historical images but also excellent decorative prints. While their Civil War prints are probably the most famous, their images of the Spanish American war were issued contemporaneously with the events, part of public fascination with this "splendid little war."



Prints from The United States Army and Navy. Akron, Ohio: Werner Company, 1899. Chromolithographs. Ca. 9 1/4 x 13 1/4. Very good condition.

Images from a fine series of prints illustrating the history and the uniforms of the American Army and Navy, from the American Revolution to the Spanish American War. Each print captures in detail the various types of uniforms worn by each service and by rank.

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American Philippine War

Prints by Kurz & Allison Chicago, 1899-1902. Chromolithographs. Very good condition, except as noted.



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Off to War" and "Home From The War." 1903. Chromolithographs. Each ca. 17 x 13. Some wear and chipping in margins.

Pairs of popular prints on the theme of a soldier heading off to war and then returning appeared in this country as early as the Mexican-American War. This pair appeared at the end of the Philippine-American War. $350



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