HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1881 

* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving

The full front page is a great Santa Claus print by the famed artist Thomas Nast: "Caught!" showing Santa with a child's arms around him.
Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern version of Santa Claus.
The doublepage centerfold is also a nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Christmas Fancies - 'Don't You Wish You Wore Stockings?'" 
Other prints of various topics in this issue as well.
Complete in 16 pages, good condition.