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Complete 16-page issue • Frame-worthy engravings • Historic holiday classicThis is an authentic 1869 Harper’s Weekly, published in New York on January 2, 1869—not a reprint. It features one of the most desirable holiday covers of the 19th century, along with a full-page Winslow Homer engraving and multiple exceptional prints perfect for collectors and framing.
---🎄 ⭐ Highlights of This Issue ⭐🎅 Full-Page Santa Claus Cover“A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”
A dramatic full-figure Santa carrying a decorated Christmas tree across snowy rooftops. One of Harper’s most charming post–Civil War holiday covers. Beautiful for framing!🐎 Full-Page Winslow Homer Engraving“Christmas Belles”
An elegant winter sleigh scene by famed American artist Winslow Homer—always one of the most sought-after Harper’s engravings.🎁 “Home for the Holidays” — Full-Page PrintA lively Victorian holiday family gathering.📜 Additional Notable Illustrations Include:• “The Christmas Tree”
• “A Curious Custom Observed by the Greek Church in Russia”
• “Alaska Relics” — an early ethnographic plate showing Indigenous Alaskan artifacts shortly after the 1867 Alaska Purchase
• “Lynch Law in Indiana — The Vigilance Committee at Work at the New Albany Jail”
• “View of Santa Catalina, District of Guantánamo, Cuba”Plus serialized fiction, domestic & foreign news, political commentary, and wonderful 19th-century advertisements.
---📚 ConditionGood to Good+ for age.
• Complete in 16 pages
• Light toning, some edge wear, and a few small margin tears
• Clean, crisp engravings
• Santa cover, Homer print, Alaska Relics, and holiday scenes present beautifully
• Ideal for display or archival framing(See photos for exact details.)
---🖼️ Archival Framing AvailableI offer professional archival framing, including:
• Acid-free mat 🎨
• UV-protective acrylic ☀️
• Options for both single-page and double-page centerfolds
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---🌟 Why This Issue MattersHoliday issues of Harper’s Weekly are among the most collectible, and this one is especially desirable due to:
• The iconic Santa cover
• A full-page Winslow Homer engraving
• Rare early depictions of Alaska Native cultural artifacts
• Beautiful Victorian Christmas imageryThis issue captures the mood, art, and culture of the era—an outstanding piece of Americana.
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