HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 30, 1876  

* Santa Claus - Christmas
* Thomas Nast illustration

The full front page shows: "Christmas-Eve In A Light House". Inside has a fullpg: "Christmas Eve--Getting Ready For Santa Claus" "Christmas In A Fishing Smack" and a few others.
But the prime Christmas print has to be the very nice full page Thomas Nast print: " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" showing a child hanging a Christmas stocking at the fireplace, with a cameo print of Santa Claus in the fireplace screen. Nast is noted for creating the modern-day version of Santa Claus.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed with wider margins than normal, minimal margin wear, very nice condition.

AI notes: In the December 30, 1876 issue of Harper’s Weekly, Thomas Nast published a wood engraving that visually captured the festive anticipation of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The illustration, often captioned “A Chance to Test Santa Claus’s Generosity,” depicts a young boy carefully hanging his stocking on the fireplace mantle, his posture full of eager expectation, while a warm glow from the hearth bathes the scene in cozy light. True to Nast’s evolving style, Santa Claus appears as a plump, cheerful figure with a long white beard, though his suit in this period was not yet the fully standardized red we recognize today. The engraving reflects Nast’s pioneering role in shaping the American image of Santa Claus, translating Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem into a tangible, visual narrative that resonated with readers and helped solidify the modern Christmas tradition. Printed on newsprint as a woodcut, it exemplifies Nast’s skill in combining fine detail, expressive character, and festive domestic warmth, marking it as a significant moment in 19th‑century holiday illustration.