1899 Cover Harvard Lampoon University Jester Humor Joke Crest Horse Dragon HVD1 Maps Buck of Washington

Buck of Washington

This is an original 1920 halftone print of a cabinet table

Karel Kramár

"Heads I Win

1899 Cover Harvard Lampoon University Jester Humor Joke Crest Horse Dragon HVD1 Maps Buck of WashingtonPlease note that this is a cover only. This is an original 1899 two color cover for the Harvard Lampoon. It features the Harvard Jester sitting on a winged horse, holding up a shield inscribed with the motto VA NI TAS (Latin, meaning "empty"), a parody of Havard's motto, Veritas, or "Truth". The cartoon captures a humorous conversation between two friends about the illness of a third. CONDITION This 112+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+.