Harper’s Weekly – November 7, 1868 – Thomas Nast “Wilkes Booth the Second” • Richmond Market • Seville Giralda • Peru Earthquake

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Harper’s Weekly – November 7, 1868 – Thomas Nast “Wilkes Booth the Second” • Richmond Market • Seville Giralda • Peru Earthquake

A powerful and highly collectible issue featuring one of Thomas Nast’s most dramatic Reconstruction-era political statements. This edition blends U.S. political tension, international reporting, architectural beauty, and vivid global illustrations.

⭐ Highlights Inside This Issue

Front-page Nast engraving: “Wilkes Booth the Second” ⚔️

Editorial article: “The Policy of Assassination”

Full-page scene: At the Market, Richmond, Virginia 🐎

Two half-page engravings: Earthquake at Ica, Peru 🌎

Full-page architectural engraving: A Street in Seville — The Giralda 🇪🇸

Portrait + article: The Late Dean Milman

Full-page engraving: The Horses’ Morning Bath at Calcutta 🐎💦

Half-page scene: Unveiling of the Statue of Major-General Sedgwick at West Point 🎖️

Small illustration: Yale School of Fine Arts, New Haven 🎨

Rich period advertising throughout


Complete in 16 pages, filled with engravings, news, and commentary.

📚 Who Would Love This Issue

Excellent for collectors of:

Thomas Nast political cartoons

Reconstruction & post–Civil War history

19th-century political satire

International reportage (Spain, Peru, India)

Architectural engravings

Historical newspapers & Americana ephemera 📰
A standout display piece and an important part of Nast’s political work.


📏 Size

Approx. 11" × 16".

🧾 Condition

Good condition with expected light age toning and wear.
I photograph every page so buyers can examine all details. Please review carefully and feel free to ask questions.

🖼️ Optional Archival Framing

Archival framing available for any displayable page.
All materials are acid-free with UV-protective acrylic. 🖼️✨

📦 Shipping

Ships flat, never rolled, packaged securely for protection.

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