Political Cartoon Published After Boston Tea Party Up For Auction

BOSTON (CBS) – A political cartoon published right after the Boston tea party is going up for auction.

It's called "Liberty Triumphant" or "The Downfall of Oppression."

The engraved copy shows British politicians and merchants standing with the devil with American colonists on the other side.

Some are disguised as Native Americans.

The cartoon is expected to get $24,000 when it goes up for auction next week.

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