Santa Claus...

Item # 577513

January 1, 1872

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, January, 1872

* Early Santa Claus illustration
* Christmas

The very first article is a poem: "The Legend of the Mistletoe" which features a nice engraving of Santa Claus with Cupid on his shoulder (see photos). The poem continues to take the next 3 pages with one other illustration. An uncommon print of Santa Claus in the Thomas Nast style.

Also in this issue is an illustrated article: "Holland & the Hollanders" and a non-illustrated article: "A Merry Christmas" and so much more.
Still in the original outer wrappers which are town with some tears & minor loss. Never bound nor trimmed, mostly loose at the spine, interior pages in nice condition. Measures 6 1/2 by 10 inches.

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