{"product_id":"harper-s-weekly-november-7-1868-thomas-nast-wilkes-booth-the-second-richmond-market-seville-giralda-peru-earthquake","title":"Harper’s Weekly – November 7, 1868 – Thomas Nast “Wilkes Booth the Second” • Richmond Market • Seville Giralda • Peru Earthquake","description":"---\n\nHarper’s Weekly – November 7, 1868 – Thomas Nast “Wilkes Booth the Second” • Richmond Market • Seville Giralda • Peru Earthquake\n\nA powerful and highly collectible issue featuring one of Thomas Nast’s most dramatic Reconstruction-era political statements. This edition blends U.S. political tension, international reporting, architectural beauty, and vivid global illustrations.\n\n⭐ Highlights Inside This Issue\n\nFront-page Nast engraving: “Wilkes Booth the Second” ⚔️\n\nEditorial article: “The Policy of Assassination”\n\nFull-page scene: At the Market, Richmond, Virginia 🐎\n\nTwo half-page engravings: Earthquake at Ica, Peru 🌎\n\nFull-page architectural engraving: A Street in Seville — The Giralda 🇪🇸\n\nPortrait + article: The Late Dean Milman\n\nFull-page engraving: The Horses’ Morning Bath at Calcutta 🐎💦\n\nHalf-page scene: Unveiling of the Statue of Major-General Sedgwick at West Point 🎖️\n\nSmall illustration: Yale School of Fine Arts, New Haven 🎨\n\nRich period advertising throughout\n\n\nComplete in 16 pages, filled with engravings, news, and commentary.\n\n📚 Who Would Love This Issue\n\nExcellent for collectors of:\n\nThomas Nast political cartoons\n\nReconstruction \u0026amp; post–Civil War history\n\n19th-century political satire\n\nInternational reportage (Spain, Peru, India)\n\nArchitectural engravings\n\nHistorical newspapers \u0026amp; Americana ephemera 📰\nA standout display piece and an important part of Nast’s political work.\n\n\n📏 Size\n\nApprox. 11\" × 16\".\n\n🧾 Condition\n\nGood condition with expected light age toning and wear.\nI photograph every page so buyers can examine all details. Please review carefully and feel free to ask questions.\n\n🖼️ Optional Archival Framing\n\nArchival framing available for any displayable page.\nAll materials are acid-free with UV-protective acrylic. 🖼️✨\n\n📦 Shipping\n\nShips flat, never rolled, packaged securely for protection.\n\n🏷️ SEO Tags\n\nHarper’s Weekly 1868, Thomas Nast, Wilkes Booth the Second, Reconstruction history, political cartoon art, antique newspaper, Seville Giralda illustration, Peru earthquake 1868, Richmond Virginia engraving, Calcutta horses illustration, vintage ephemera, Civil War era newspaper, historical print.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264012185820,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/7f29ce6c-il_fullxfull.7527665801_q2qm.jpg?v=1786496610","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/harper-s-weekly-november-7-1868-thomas-nast-wilkes-booth-the-second-richmond-market-seville-giralda-peru-earthquake","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}