Iconic New Yorker cover featuring Eustace Tilley—the top-hat, monocled dandy created by Rea Irvin. This is a period magazine cover page (halftone print on pulp stock), trimmed and matted, not a modern reprint. The masthead notes “Feb. 23” and “Price 15 cents” (see photos). Lower right shows Irvin’s “R. I.” monogram.
Subject: Eustace Tilley, the New Yorker anniversary mascot
Artist: Rea Irvin (monogram “R.I.” visible)
Image/window size: 8" × 11.5" (approx.)
Outer frame size: 13" × 17" (approx.)
Presentation: Gold wood frame, gray mat, glazed; papered back with hanging wire (ready to hang)
Condition – visual report
Cover page: Even age toning with scattered foxing/specks; small handling impressions/print rubs typical of 1920s–30s pulp covers (see close-ups).
Mat/Glazing: Clean overall with light dust to glass.
Frame: Minor edge rubs and small nicks.
Backing: Original kraft paper shows tears and losses; old wire intact—secure for display, but replace if preferred.
No odors; from a smoke-free environment. Photos are part of the description.
A classic piece of New York literary and design history—perfect for office, library, or gallery wall.
 
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