Harper’s Weekly January 22, 1876 – Victorian Engravings, Social History, Tiger Cartoon, Winter Sleigh Scene

Harper’s Weekly January 22, 1876 – Victorian Engravings, Social History, Tiger Cartoon, Winter Sleigh Scene

Step into the Gilded Age with this beautiful January 22, 1876 issue of Harper’s Weekly. This edition is packed with striking engravings, social commentary, and display-worthy artwork — perfect for collectors, history lovers, and anyone who enjoys framing antique illustrations. 📜✨

🌟 Highlights Inside

Front-page engraving: “Leading the Blind — A Sketch at Malines, Belgium”

Stunning double-page engraving: “For the Poor” — one of the most visually impressive pieces in the issue

Dramatic tiger cartoon: “Why Don’t You Interfere in the Vanderhoffen Affair?” 🐅

Full-page winter sleigh accident scene — wonderful detail and atmosphere ❄️

Engraving of Fisk University, Nashville — important Reconstruction-era content

Additional illustrations on Victorian life, travel, charity, engineering, and politics

Rich period advertisements throughout


📰 Condition

Overall good+ for age. Some wear along the spine and edges, typical mild toning, and small blemishes. The engravings display beautifully.
📸 Please review all photos carefully — they are part of the description.

📏 Size

Approx. 11" x 16"

🚚 Shipping

Ships flat and securely packaged to ensure safe delivery.

🎁 Perfect For:

Framing individual engravings

Gifts for history enthusiasts

Decor for libraries, offices, and study spaces

Collectors of Harper’s Weekly, 19th-century illustration, or Reconstruction-era America



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