1872 Winslow Homer Beach Harpers Weekly Aug 17 Thomas Nast For Sale

This August 17, 1872, issue of Harpers Weekly is a true centerpiece for collectors, featuring one of the most iconic wood engravings by Winslow Homer alongside a rare collection of political cartoons by Thomas Nast during the height of the 1872 election cycle.
​Title: 1872 Winslow Homer Beach Harpers Weekly Aug 17 Thomas Nast
​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
​📜 Winslow Homer’s Seaside Masterpiece: This issue contains the highly celebrated full-page wood engraving by Winslow Homer, titled "On The Beach—Two Are Company, Three Are None." Considered one of his most popular and "desired" prints, this evocative scene perfectly captures the social nuances and atmospheric light of Victorian-era leisure culture.
​📜 Nast’s Political Assault: The issue is dominated by Thomas Nast, showcasing his relentless pursuit of the "Liberal Republican" movement against President Grant. It features a biting front-page cartoon regarding a Senator from Massachusetts, a sharp interior piece on "Romish Politics," and a dramatic double-page centerfold, "Satan, Dont Get Thee Behind Me!", depicting Horace Greeley pleading with the devil.
​🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
​🖼️ Winslow Homer’s "On The Beach—Two Are Company, Three Are None" (Full-Page):
​A quintessential Homer print documenting 19th-century beach life.
​A must-have for American Art, Winslow Homer Collectors, and Fashion History enthusiasts.
​🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political Artwork:
​Front-Page: A biting cartoon challenging a Senator from Massachusetts.
​Double-Page Centerfold: "Satan, Dont Get Thee Behind Me!" — A dramatic, iconic caricature of the political landscape.
​Interior Cartoon: "Romish Politics—Any Thing To Beat Grant."
​🐦 "Training Carrier Pigeons" (Nearly Full-Page): A detailed illustration of a unique 19th-century communications method.
​🔥 "Ten Acres of Fire" (Half-Page): A dramatic scene documenting a major urban fire incident.
​🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
​Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page, the centerfold, and related text.
​Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from August 17, 1872, not a modern reproduction.
​Condition Study: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. Look for the fine shading in Homers print and the intense linework in Nasts caricatures.
​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
​Winslow Homer Collectors: An original print of "Two Are Company" is a cornerstone piece for any American art collection.
​Thomas Nast Enthusiasts: This issue features three distinct Nast cartoons, including a rare and dramatic centerfold.
​Victorian Social History: A fantastic document of 1870s leisure, fashion, and political tension.
​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Homer print or the Nast centerfold would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
​📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
​Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 154-year-old newsprint.
​Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its centerfold arrive safely.
​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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