Harper’s Weekly February 12, 1876 – Nast Cartoon, Japanese Warship “Tsukuba,” Arctic Vessel Scene, War in Herzegovina

Harper’s Weekly February 12, 1876 – Nast Cartoon, Japanese Warship “Tsukuba,” Arctic Vessel Scene, War in Herzegovina

Bring home a richly illustrated issue of Harper’s Weekly dated February 12, 1876, packed with striking imagery, political commentary, and international news. This issue includes supplement pages and offers multiple frame-worthy engravings. 📜✨

🌟 Highlights & Key Illustrations

🔥 Thomas Nast Double-Page Cartoon:
“Food for the Tricky Statesman and Death to Our Honorable Army.”
A dramatic skeleton figure interacts with a symbolic female figure—classic Nast political commentary at its sharpest.

❄️ Full-Page Engraving: “On Board an Arctic Vessel”
A beautifully detailed scene of life among crew, cargo, and animals on a frigid expedition ship.

🇯🇵 Japanese Warship “Tsukuba” & Officers
An impressive composite engraving featuring portraits of Japanese officers and their vessel—excellent for maritime and East-Asian history collectors.

⛽ Front Page: “The Hearth-Stone of the Poor — Waste Steam Not Wasted”
A touching winter scene of families and children gathering around street steam for warmth.

🏛️ Scenes from the Centennial Grounds, Philadelphia
Including architectural views from Horticultural Hall and Japanese carpenters at work.

⚔️ “War in the Herzegovina” Reporting
Coverage of the ongoing conflict with illustrated material inside the issue.

🪦 Portraits & Political Content

Publisher and education leaders

Ongoing serialized fiction

Additional Nast cartoons in the supplement

Domestic & foreign news



📜 Condition

Good overall for age, but please note:

A section inside shows large paper adhesion / leaf residue from something once pressed between the pages.

Normal age toning and mild edge wear present.
📸 Please review all photos carefully as they show condition accurately.


📏 Size

Approximately 11" × 16"

🖼️ Custom Framing Available

Upgrade any selected engraving with:

Acid-free backing

UV-protected acrylic

Attractive frame options


Perfect for wall display!

🚚 Shipping

Ships flat and securely packaged.

🎁 Great For

History lovers, political cartoon collectors, maritime enthusiasts, and anyone decorating with authentic 19th-century prints.


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