Harper’s Weekly July 6, 1872 – Winslow Homer, Thomas Nast & Central Synagogue Judaica

Harper’s Weekly July 6, 1872 – Winslow Homer, Thomas Nast & Central Synagogue Judaica

📅 Publication Details

Harper’s Weekly, New York
Date: July 6, 1872
Format: Original 19th-century illustrated newspaper
Pagination: Complete in 16 pages + 2 page supplement



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🖋️ Highlights & Notable Content

This is a standout post–Civil War issue featuring major American artists and strong historical themes spanning politics, art, and Jewish history.

⭐ Winslow Homer

Full-page engraving: “Making Hay”

One of Homer’s most recognizable and desirable rural American scenes


⭐ Thomas Nast Political Cartoons

Full front-page cartoon:
“Our President Puts His Foot Down, & the British Lion Will Have to Wriggle Out”
– Featuring President Ulysses S. Grant

Full-page Nast cartoon:
“Shylock, We Would Have Moneys and Votes”
– Politically charged imagery reflecting 19th-century attitudes and voting debates


⭐ Judaica & New York History

Engraving and article on The New Jewish Synagogue, corner of 55th Street & Lexington Avenue

This is the famed Central Synagogue, which still stands today and remains one of New York City’s most important Jewish landmarks

Highly desirable for collectors of Jewish history, New York architecture, and American religious history



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📎 Original Illustrated Supplement Included

This issue includes its original Harper’s Weekly supplement, adding meaningful value and visual interest.

📰 Supplement Features

Large, finely engraved narrative illustrations

Lively crowd scenes and urban life imagery

Literary and cultural content typical of Harper’s prestigious supplements

Period advertisements and text that complement the main issue


🖼️ Several supplement engravings are well-suited for framing and are often collected individually — having the supplement intact makes this a more complete and desirable survivor.

📸 I photograph every page of both the main issue and the supplement, so buyers can fully review content and condition.


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🖼️ Display & Framing Options

🖤 I offer professional archival framing if you’d like this displayed

Acid-free matting

UV-protective acrylic (not glass)

Clean, period-appropriate presentation


Framing is optional — feel free to message me if you’d like a quote or mock-up.


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📦 Condition Notes

📖 This is an original 1872 newspaper — not a reproduction.

Expected age-related wear may include light toning, small edge nicks, or minor handling evidence

Overall a solid, presentable example with strong impressions to the engravings


🔍 Important: I take photos of every page so please review all images carefully and feel free to ask questions before purchasing. I’m always happy to provide additional details or close-ups.


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🎁 Ideal For

🎨 Winslow Homer collectors
🗳️ Thomas Nast & political cartoon collectors
✡️ Judaica & Jewish history collections
🏙️ New York City architectural history
📜 19th-century American history displays
🖼️ Framing individual engravings for home or office


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🚚 Shipping

📦 Ships flat and well-protected, never folded
📍 Ships from the United States
✈️ International shipping available


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