HARPER’S WEEKLY June 10, 1876 – Thomas Nast “Columbia Beware” Centennial Philadelphia

HARPER’S WEEKLY June 10, 1876 – Thomas Nast “Columbia Beware” Centennial Philadelphia

HARPER’S WEEKLY, New York
📅 June 10, 1876
📰 Complete in 16 pages – PLUS includes the original Supplement, 7 PAGES

A strong Centennial-era Harper’s Weekly, featuring a bold Thomas Nast front page, large Philadelphia views, global exploration imagery, and the often-missing Supplement, which adds substantial visual and historical depth.


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⭐ Main Issue Highlights

🖋️ Full front-page Thomas Nast political cartoon
➡️ “Columbia, Beware of Harboring a Viper in Your Bosom” — powerful symbolism tied to Centennial-era politics

🏙️ Large double-page centerfold
➡️ “Philadelphia – From the West End of Callowhill Street Bridge” — highly displayable cityscape

🎪 Centennial Exhibition coverage
➡️ Full-page illustration devoted to the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial

🌎 Exploration & geography
➡️ Full page with six scenes and text: “The Andes & The Amazon”

🧑‍⚖️ Portrait
➡️ ¼-page portrait of Hon. Edwards Pierrepont


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📜 INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL SUPPLEMENT (IMPORTANT)

This issue includes its complete Harper’s Weekly Supplement, a major plus for collectors.

🔍 Supplement Highlights

Large scenic engraving:
🌊 “The Wild West Coast of the North Country” — dramatic coastal seascape with crashing surf and towering cliffs

Additional illustrated articles and literary content, including poetry and serialized writing

Expanded news, commentary, and period advertisements

Printed separately from the main issue and frequently missing


✨ The supplement significantly enhances both visual impact and historical completeness.


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📏 Condition

Overall very good condition for 1876

Light, even age toning

Expected minor wear along the spine from original binding

Complete with supplement


📸 All pages shown in photos — please review images carefully and feel free to ask questions.


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📦 Shipping

✔️ Ships flat, never rolled
✔️ Carefully packaged for preservation


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🎯 Perfect for

Centennial & World’s Fair collectors 🎉

Thomas Nast collectors 🖋️

Philadelphia & Americana history 🏛️

Framing or archival display



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