1872 Harper’s Weekly Belfast Riots Orangemen Ireland Political Print

1872 Harper’s Weekly Belfast Riots Orangemen Ireland Political Print - 10 in x 15.5 in  Original September 28, 1872 issue page from Harper’s Weekly featuring two historic engravings documenting significant events of the Victorian era.  Featured illustrations include:  • “The Belfast Riots—Orangemen Attacking the Procession”  • “Jeddo and Belfast; or, A Puzzle for Japan”  The large engraving depicts the Belfast riots of August 1872, illustrating the violent clash between Orangemen and a Roman Catholic procession in Belfast, Ireland. The upper illustration is a political satire comparing religious conflict in Britain with contemporary views of religion in Japan. A photograph of the accompanying article explaining the Belfast riots is included for historical reference.  This is an original 1872 newspaper engraving, not a modern reproduction.  Condition is very good for its age with attractive age toning, light edge wear, minor corner wear, and a small stain near the lower margin.