HARPER'S WEEKLY (single print), New York, Nov. 7, 1874  This authentic, stand-alone, full-page woodcut engraving features Thomas Nast's seminal political cartoon, "The Third-Term Panic," from an original Nov 7, 1874 issue.

The artistic and historical significance of this print centers on one of the most famous moments in American political illustration: the very first appearance of the Republican Elephant as the enduring symbol of the GOP. In this famous satire, Nast portrayed various special interests and political factions as animals frightened by an ass wearing a lion's skin labeled "Caesarism"—a reference to Democratic accusations that President Ulysses S. Grant sought a dictatorial third term—while a massive, panicked elephant labeled "The Republican Vote" stumbles toward a pit. As the preeminent political cartoonist of 19th-century America, Nast's creation of the GOP elephant alongside his popularization of the Democratic donkey revolutionized American political iconography. This iconic print stands as a cornerstone collectible in the history of American political satire and graphic art.

Single full-page print, measuring approximately 11 by 16 inches, in overall very good condition.