Harper’s Weekly – November 21, 1868 – YMCA Cornerstone • Petroleum Nasby • Adirondack Scenes • Texas Mustangs • Arica Earthquake

Harper’s Weekly – November 21, 1868 – YMCA Cornerstone • Petroleum Nasby • Adirondack Scenes • Texas Mustangs • Arica Earthquake 🌄🐎⚡

A vibrant and wide-ranging November 21, 1868 issue of Harper’s Weekly, filled with political satire, Western action, international disasters, and beautiful regional landscapes.

⭐ Highlights

Front Page:
“Petroleum V. Nasby, Ex-Postmaster” — a large satirical portrait of the famous fictional political character created by David R. Locke.

Murder of Rev. B. F. Randolph:
A Reconstruction-era article featuring a ¼-page portrait of the prominent Black Methodist minister, assassinated for his political activism in South Carolina.

YMCA Cornerstone Ceremony (Half Page):
“Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Building of the Young Men’s Christian Association, New York” — excellent urban and architectural interest. 🧱

Western Action (Nearly ½ Page):
“Creasing Mustangs in Texas” — dramatic frontier horse scene, ideal for framing. 🐎

Full Page – Harlem Lane, Sunday Afternoon:
Bustling street and carriage-traffic scene, full of life and period detail.

Full Page Political Cartoon:
“Unconditional Surrender Grant” — a powerful double-page style political illustration of Ulysses S. Grant. 🇺🇸

Six Adirondack Views (Full Page):
“Sketches in the Adirondack Region” — including mountains, lakes, fishing, cabins, and scenic wilderness. Ideal for rustic décor or collectors of New York history. 🌲⛰️

Earthquake in Peru – Submersion of Arica (Half Page):
A dramatic maritime destruction engraving. 🌊

Revolution in Spain (Nearly ½ Page):
“The Royal Palace, Madrid” with accompanying text.

Back Page Thomas Nast Cartoon:
“Ulysses the Giant-Killer” featuring Lady Liberty — an early political work by America's most influential cartoonist. 🎨


📏 Size

Large folio, approx. 11" × 16".

🗂 Condition

Complete 16 pages, overall good condition with light age toning and mild margin wear.
✨ I photograph every page — please review the images carefully and message me with any questions.

🖼 Optional Archival Framing

Available for:

YMCA cornerstone ceremony

Creasing Mustangs in Texas

Harlem Lane full page

Adirondack sketches

Earthquake in Peru

Nast cartoon
All frames use acid-free mats and UV-protective acrylic.


📦 Shipping

Ships flat, safely packed — never rolled.

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