The capture of Boss Tweed... Thomas Nast prints... The Centennial...
Item # 174076
October 07, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: '"Croppies, Lie Down"'; Full page scenes from The Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia; Half page: 'The Capture of Tweed--The Bay of Vigo, Spain, and Fort San Sebastian', with a very famous three-quarter page Thomas Nast cartoon showing the print (seen by officials in Spain) which caused Tweed to be arrested, mistaking him for a child-stealer. Text on his capture as well.; Full page Thomas Nast illustration: ' The Centennial Trophy Ours'; Double page centerfold by Thomas Nast: 'Hold The Fort'
This issue is complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related text.
This issue is complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related text.
Category: 1870-1879















