Harper’s Weekly February 5, 1876, Port Royal Naval Station, Torpedo Service, Old Philadelphia, Prince of Wales
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Harper’s Weekly February 5, 1876 – Thomas Nast Front Page, Port Royal Naval Station, Torpedo Service, Old Philadelphia, Prince of Wales in India
This February 5, 1876 issue of Harper’s Weekly is packed with powerful political art, military innovation, and rich historical imagery — a standout for collectors, decorators, and anyone interested in the Reconstruction-era United States. 📜✨
Supplement pages are included.
🌟 Key Illustrations & Features
🔥 Full Front Page Thomas Nast Cartoon: “Amnesty; or, The End of the Peaceful (Democratic) Tiger)”
One of Nast’s sharpest political attacks from 1876, portraying the Democratic “Tiger” being violently subdued. Highly desirable for collectors of political satire and Gilded Age history.
🏛️ “Old Philadelphia — The Bank of the United States in Third Street” (Half-page)
A handsome architectural engraving showing the early national bank building with street activity and horse-drawn vehicles — superb for framing.
⚓ Full Page: “Port Royal, South Carolina — The New United States Naval Station”
A dramatic coastal scene of the expanding naval presence at Port Royal during Reconstruction. This print is bold, detailed, and display-worthy.
💣 Full Page: “The Torpedo Service”
Fascinating multi-image layout depicting early U.S. Navy torpedo technology, explosive devices, mines, and deployment methods — excellent for military history collectors.
👑 Prince of Wales in India (2 engravings)
Including:
“The Residency at Baroda, India”
“The Government House, Baroda”
These capture striking colonial architecture with the royal entourage in procession.
💀 Nast’s Supplement Cartoon: “Public Warning”
A skeletal figure representing the press sounding the alarm over political corruption — classic Nast tone and symbolism.
🎭 Victorian Life Engravings
“Flirting Before Dancing” — a social vignette showing formal dress, stairway gossip, and intricate viewer details.
“The Corinthian Capital” — an artistically rendered classic figure in long robes beside architectural ruins.
🌿 Note: Some light staining appears in areas where pressed leaves or flowers were once stored inside — a charming and common artifact of 19th-century ownership.
🖼️ Optional Professional Framing
I offer custom framing to showcase any engraving from this issue, including:
Acid-free backing for archival safety
UV-protected acrylic to prevent fading
Multiple frame styles to match your décor
Perfect for transforming these engravings into beautiful ready-to-hang art.
📰 Condition
Good overall: mild edge wear and spine separation typical of 19th-century newsprint. Engravings remain crisp and highly displayable.
📸 Please review all photos carefully — they are part of the description.
📏 Size
Approx. 11" × 16"
🚚 Shipping
Ships flat and securely packed.
🎁 Perfect For
Framing standout illustrations
Political cartoon collectors
Military/naval historians
Philadelphia history enthusiasts
Victorian décor lovers
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Harper’s Weekly February 5, 1876, Port Royal Naval Station, Torpedo Service, Old Philadelphia, Prince of Wales
$40.00