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Harper’s Weekly – October 31, 1868 – Winslow Homer “Our Next President” • Chicago Cattle Market • Cadiz & Haiti Naval Scenes • Peru Earthquake
This issue showcases a dynamic mix of American political satire, major world events, and strong visual reporting—highlighted by an early Winslow Homer front-page engraving.
⭐ Highlights Inside This Issue
Front page engraving by Winslow Homer: “Our Next President” 🎨
Full-page paired engravings: The City of Cadiz, Spain & naval action off Petit Goâve, Haiti ⛴️
Half-page: Aftermath of the Peru earthquake 🌎
Two beautiful full pages:
The Good Time Coming (Peace) ✨
Sunday at Sea 🚢
Full-page Chicago livestock industry scenes: The Chicago Cattle Market 🐄
Thomas Nast quarter-page sketch: A political view of General Grant 🇺🇸
Half-page urban scene: “Stop Thief!” — A Sketch of Life in New York City
Back-page full Nast cartoon: “The Democratic Hell-Broth” 🔥
Complete in 16 pages, filled with engravings, news, political commentary, and period advertising.
📚 Who Would Love This Issue
Perfect for collectors of:
Winslow Homer engravings
Thomas Nast political cartoons
Reconstruction-era American history
19th-century politics and satire
Chicago industrial & cattle market history
Naval history (Spain & Haiti)
Earthquake and natural disaster reportage
Antique illustrated newspapers 📰
A highly displayable and content-rich issue with cross-collecting appeal.
📏 Size
Approx. 11" × 16".
🧾 Condition
Good condition with light age toning and expected edge wear.
I photograph every page, so please review images closely and feel free to ask questions about any detail.
🖼️ Optional Archival Framing
Archival, acid-free matting and UV-protective acrylic available for any display page. Beautiful for historical interiors and gift-giving. 🖼️✨
📦 Shipping
Ships flat, never rolled. Carefully packaged for protection.
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Harper’s Weekly – October 31, 1868 – Winslow Homer “Our Next President” • Chicago Cattle Market • Cadiz & Haiti Naval Scenes • Peru Earthqua
$65.00