Harper’s Weekly – November 28, 1868 – Thanksgiving Prints • Cuba Scenes • San Francisco Earthquake • Fulton Ferry Collision

Harper’s Weekly – November 28, 1868 – Thanksgiving Prints • Cuba Scenes • San Francisco Earthquake • Fulton Ferry Collision 🦃🌊🇨🇺

A richly illustrated November 28, 1868 issue of Harper’s Weekly, featuring two beautiful Thanksgiving engravings, dramatic disaster scenes, Cuban affairs, and international political reporting.

⭐ Highlights

Front Page (Cuba):
• “Punishing Slaves in Cuba” — historically important Reconstruction-era reporting.
• “El Moro Castle at the Entrance to the Harbor of Havana” — a striking coastal view with ships and fortifications.

Two Full-Page Thanksgiving Prints:
• “Preparing for Thanksgiving”
• “The First Thanksgiving Dinner”
Both are warm, display-ready holiday engravings, perfect for framing. 🦃🍽️

San Francisco Earthquake (Half Page):
• Four scenes documenting the October 21, 1868 earthquake, including damaged buildings and ruins — excellent for collectors of California history. 🌁

Fulton Ferry Disaster (Half Page):
• “The Fulton Ferry-Boat Collision, November 14, 1868” — a vivid, crowded maritime scene. 🚢

French Government Full Page:
• “Council of Ministers Held at St. Cloud, Presided Over by the Emperor” — large, detailed political engraving.

Wild Turkey Hunting:
• “Trapping Wild Turkeys” — nice rustic outdoor scene. 🦃

Additional Literature & Commentary:
Serialized fiction, poetry, and news of the day throughout.


📏 Size

Large folio, approx. 11" × 16".

🗂 Condition

Complete 16 pages, overall good condition with light toning and expected age wear.
✨ I photograph every page — please review images carefully and feel free to ask questions.

🖼 Optional Archival Framing

Available for:

Both Thanksgiving full pages

El Moro Castle

San Francisco earthquake scenes

Fulton Ferry collision

The French Council full page
All framing uses acid-free materials and UV-protective acrylic.


📦 Shipping

Ships flat, fully protected — never rolled.

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