Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting

Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting

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Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
  • Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting
Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting

Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting

$35.00
Harper’s Weekly August 15 1868 Thomas Nast Reconstruction Castle Garden Maryland Flood Zouaves Virginia Hunting --- Description A powerful and richly illustrated August 15, 1868 issue of Harper’s Weekly featuring Thomas Nast’s iconic full-page front cover, “Reconstruction.” This is an original 1868 publication — a striking post–Civil War issue filled with political art, American social history, and vivid engravings. 🇺🇸✨ --- ⭐ Highlights From This Issue 🎨 Front Page by Thomas Nast • “Reconstruction” — one of Nast’s most admired allegorical works, symbolizing equal rights and national rebuilding. A standout display piece. 🛬 Immigration & Urban Life • The Labor Exchange – Emigrants on the Battery, Castle Garden, New York • Interior View of the Office at Castle Garden Fascinating snapshots of 19th-century immigration processing. 🌧️ The Maryland Flood Three dramatic 1/3-page engravings: • Hillen Street, Baltimore 🌊 • Ellicott City after the flood • Harrison Street, Baltimore These provide rare visual documentation of the destruction. 🚂 The Village Depot A vertical 2/3-page engraving full of architectural and small-town detail. 🌄 Hunting & the Outdoors • Rail or Sora Hunting in Virginia • Up Among the Nineties (two 1/2-page outdoor scenes) 🎖️ Military & Public Life • Competitive Drill Between Boston and New York Zouave Companies • Portrait of Joseph G. Cogswell, LL.D. • View of the Shakespearian Memorial Library in Birmingham, England ⚓ Humor & Small Illustrations • “Pursuit of Aquatic Knowledge Under Difficulties” • “A Moving Tale” --- 📏 Size Approx. 11 x 16 inches per page. --- 📜 Condition Good overall with typical age toning and minor edge wear. Binding holes from original stitching are present, as expected. Please review all photos carefully to assess condition. --- 🖼️ Framing Available Front-page Nast engravings look exceptional when framed. Message me for optional framing details. --- 📦 Shipping Ships flat with secure packaging and tracking. --- If you'd like a bundle listing with other Reconstruction-era issues or other Nast covers, I can prepare one!

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